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IMLS Press Contact
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Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov

Call for Applications: 2013 Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums

Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications in the following grant program:

Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums
Deadline: February 1, 2013

IMLS staff are available by phone and through e-mail to discuss general issues relating to Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums.

Web Conferencing with Program Staff
We also invite you to participate in one of two pre-application Web conferences to learn more about the program, ask questions, and listen to the questions and comments of other participants. The Web conference schedule for the FY 2013 Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums program is as follows:

Wednesday, December 5, 2012, at 3:30 – 4:30 pm Eastern Time
Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at 3 – 4 pm Eastern Time

Click here for more information about this funding opportunity, including program guidelines, contacts, and Webinar access information.

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About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit http://www.imls.gov or follow @US_IMLS on Twitter.