ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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Two grant possibilities for museum programs are currently available:  youth 
information technology programs (NSF ITEST) & IMLS Museums for America (program 
development support).  You will find more info & websites below.  Deadlines 
are soon!

Bob Russell
Learning Experience Design
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(202) 997-5539

National Science Foundation:

Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers 

ITEST is designed to increase the opportunities for students and
     teachers to learn about, experience, and use information technologies
     within the context of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
     (STEM), including Information Technology (IT) courses. It is in direct
     response to the concern about shortages of technology workers in the
     United States.  Supported projects are intended to provide
     opportunities for both school-age children and for teachers to build
     the skills and knowledge needed to advance their study, and to function
     and contribute in a technologically rich society.

     ITEST has two components: (a) youth-based projects with strong emphases
     on career and educational paths; and (b) comprehensive projects for
     students and teachers.


http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?ods_key=nsf04611

IMLS Museum for American
imls.gov
Program Vitals

Deadline
November 15, 2004

Amount of Grant
$5,000-$150,000

Grant Period
Generally up to Two Years, Three Years with strong justification

Matching Requirement
1:1 

Program Contact 
Christine Henry, Senior Program Officer
Phone: 202/606-8687
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Robert Trio, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/606-8659
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Kristin Veline, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/606-8550
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Program Overview

Museums for America is the largest grant program for museums at IMLS, 
providing more than $16 million in grants to support the role of museums in American 
society: 
to sustain our cultural heritage 
to support lifelong learning 
to be centers of community engagement 
Museums for America grants strengthen the museums’ ability to serve the 
public more effectively by supporting high-priority activities that advance the 
institution’s mission and strategic goals. 

In FY 2005, Museums for America funding will support projects and activities, 
designed by the institution, that strengthen museums as active resources for 
lifelong learning and key players in the establishment of livable communities. 
Museums for America grants are designed to be flexible. They can be used for 
ongoing museum activities, research and other behind-the-scenes activities, 
planning activities, new programs or activities, purchase of equipment or 
services, or other activities that will support the efforts of museums to upgrade 
and integrate new technologies into their overall institutional effectiveness. 

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