Overview
Share ThisThe resources below are provided for IMLS grant program reviewers, but we also encourage grant applicants and prospective reviewers to familiarize themselves with the grant review process by reading them. Learn how to become a reviewer.
Guidance for IMLS Office of Library Services Peer Reviewers
All Grant Programs
- Complying with Ethical Obligations and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest (PDF, 88 KB)
- Ethics/Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
- How to Review Applications in eGMS Reach (PDF, 1.1 MB)
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
- FY 2024 Preliminary Proposal Reviewer Handbook (PDF, 410 KB)
- FY 2024 Full Proposal Reviewer Handbook (PDF, 1.1 MB)
National Leadership Grants for Libraries
- FY 2024 Preliminary Proposal Reviewer Handbook (PDF, 464 KB)
- FY 2024 Full Proposal Reviewer Handbook (PDF, 876 KB)
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant Program
- FY 2024 Reviewer Handbook (PDF, 908 KB)
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant Program
- FY 2024 Reviewer Handbook (PDF, 843 KB)
Guidance for IMLS Office of Museum Services Peer Reviewers
All Grant Programs
- Webinar for Potential Museum Reviewers
- Complying with Ethical Obligations and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest (PDF, 88 KB)
- How to Use Login.gov to Access eGMS Reach (PDF, 1.3 MB)
- How to Review Applications in eGMS Reach (PDF, 1.1 MB)
21st Century Museum Professionals Program: Panel Review
Panel Reviewer Handbook: 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (PDF, 330KB)
American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative: Panel Review
Panel Reviewer Handbook: American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative (PDF, 788KB)
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture: Panel Review
Panel Reviewer Handbook: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (PDF, 350KB)
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program: Panel Review
Panel Reviewer Handbook: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (PDF, 298KB)
Inspire! Grants for Small Museums
Panel Reviewer Handbook: Inspire! Grants for Small Museums (PDF, 338KB)
Field Reviewer Handbook: Inspire! Grants for Small Museums (PDF, 447KB)
Museums Empowered
Panel Reviewer Handbook: Museums Empowered (PDF, 274KB)
Field Reviewer Handbook: Museums Empowered (PDF, 425KB)
Museums for America
Panel Reviewer Handbook: Museums for America (PDF, 325KB)
Field Reviewer Handbook: Museums for America (PDF, 380KB)
National Leadership Grants for Museums
Panel Reviewer Handbook: National Leadership Grants for Museums (PDF, 274KB)
Field Reviewer Handbook: National Leadership Grants for Museums (PDF, 325KB)
