IMLS and NEH Announce
Digital Partnership Grants
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) have announced a new
funding opportunity. Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital
Partnership addresses the fact that digital technology for science
research is outpacing advances for the humanities. The partnership's
grants will spur innovative projects by bringing together humanities
scholars and professionals from museums, libraries, archives and the
information technology field.
In addition, IMLS and NEH, which have dedicated $1.5 million to
the project, will collaborate to encourage libraries, museums and
cultural institutions to take part in NEH Digital Humanities Start-Up
Grants.
IMLS Director Anne-Imelda Radice said, "We are eager to get this
partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities underway.
Libraries and museums connect people to information and ideas. These
grants will be a catalyst for innovation and new collaborations."
According to NEH Chairman Bruce Cole, "Our partnership with the
Institute of Museum and Library Services will combine our agencies'
talents to find new ways for digital technology to advance humanities
scholarship and education. The ultimate goal is to make more
resources more broadly available to more people."
The guidelines are scheduled for release in early 2007. Applicants
must use www.grants.gov to apply electronically.
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Diane M. Zorich
Information Management Services for Cultural Organizations
113 Gallup Road
Princeton, NJ 08542 USA
Voice: 609-252-1606
Fax: 609-252-1607
Email: dzorich at mindspring.com
