spacer image used to assist interface
IMLSspacer image used to assist interfaceInstitute of Museum and Library Services Contact
Search
Subscribe
Site Map		 spacer image used to assist interface Adobe Acrobat
spacer image used to assist interface
Home
spacer image used to assist interface
About IMLS
spacer image used to assist interface
What's New
spacer image used to assist interface
Apply for Grants and Awards
spacer image used to assist interface
Publications, Conferences and Resources
spacer image used to assist interface
A Closer Look
spacer image used to assist interface
girl making oragami
gold line		 spacer image used to assist interface
spacer image used to assist interface
gold line
girl making oragami
gold line		 spacer image used to assist interface
gold line
IMLS News
gold line
Legislative Update
gold line
Archives
gold line
spacer image used to assist interface
girl making oragami
gold line		 white space white space
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Updated May 19, 2003

Press Contacts
202/606-8339
Mamie Bittner mbittner@imls.gov
Eileen Maxwell emaxwell@imls.gov

Printer Friendly Version

IMLS LAUNCHES ONLINE PROJECT PLANNING TUTORIAL
Tutorial designed to make federal competitive grant application better, easier

Washington, DC - The federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has launched an online tutorial to help libraries, archives, and museums develop project plans for its National Leadership Grant applications. This tool is designed to make it easier to develop good, competitive applications for federal IMLS grants. Others will also find the tutorial useful for planning projects and IMLS welcomes all users.

"We know that applying for competitive federal grants can be daunting," said Dr. Robert S. Martin, Director of the federal IMLS. "Our tutorial is informative and easy to use. Visitors will find real world examples, tools, schedules, exercises, and even reality checks to help assess their readiness to move from one section to the next. This innovative tool exemplifies IMLS' commitment for a more transparent, effective, and useful government."

The tutorial is divided into four sections taking the user from project planning through implementation. It begins with a step-by-step process for getting projects underway, including analyzing organizational needs, identifying target audience, and formulating goals. The second section helps to develop the components of a project plan, including activities, evaluation approach, schedule, and resources. The third and fourth sections offer tips for writing applications and implementing successful projects. Throughout the tutorial the need to identify and communicate with stakeholders is emphasized.

While this planning tool is designed for developing IMLS grant applications, it can be used by anyone who would like to learn more about project planning and development. Senior program officers at IMLS with years of experience coaching applicants worked together with museum professionals and librarians to develop this powerful learning resource. IMLS hopes that it will be useful in many different settings, including professional education and development, staff training, and a wide array of project planning activities.

Visit the tutorial at http://e-services.imls.gov/project_planning.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent Federal agency that fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by supporting the nation's 15,000 museums and 122,000 libraries. The Institute encourages partnerships to expand the educational benefit of libraries and museums. For more information about the Institute, please log onto www.imls.gov.

About IMLS  |  IMLS News  |  Apply for Grants and Awards
Publications, Conferences & Resources  |  A Closer Look

HOME  |  CONTACT IMLS  |  SEARCH  |  SUBSCRIBE  |  SITE MAP
ADOBE ACROBAT READER


Questions, comments, or problems? Contact IMLS via email imlsinfo@imls.gov or call (202) 606-8536.


 white space
spacer image used to assist interface spacer image used to assist interface spacer image used to assist interface spacer image used to assist interface spacer image used to assist interface spacer image used to assist interface spacer image used to assist interface spacer image used to assist interface spacer image used to assist interface