http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/communityCollaboration.shtm

Deadline: March 1, 2007

Program Overview
Curently, details of the FY2007 Community Collaboration Grant program have not been finalized. Pending availability of funding, the next application deadline will be March 1, 2007. Check back for information and updates on this program.

The Partnership for a Nation of Learners is a leadership initiative of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, formed in 2004. It encourages libraries, museums and public broadcasters to work collaboratively to address local needs, increase civic engagement and improve the quality of life in communities across the country. The initiative includes a competitive grant program, professional development activities, and online resources, available at www.partnershipforlearners.org.

Eligibility
All types of libraries, except federal and forprofit libraries, may apply. Eligible libraries include public, school, academic, special, private (not-for-profit), archives, library agencies, library consortia, and library associations. In addition, research libraries and archives that give the public access to services and materials suitable for scholarly research not otherwise available and that are not part of a university or college are eligible. Digital libraries that make library materials publicly available and provide services including selection, organization, description, reference, and preservation under the supervision of at least one permanent professional staff librarian are eligible to apply. Institutions of higher education, including public and not-for-profit universities and colleges, also are eligible. An academic unit, such as a graduate school of library and information science, may apply as part of an institution of higher education. Library applicants may apply individually or as partners.

Posted by sharum at October 5, 2006 9:53 AM