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IMLS offers peer-review, MAP and CAP assessment programs to help museums prepare competitive applications

Institute of Museum and Library Services · August 15, 2024
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Summary

IMLS encouraged prospective applicants to become peer reviewers, participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), and use the Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program to strengthen applications; MAP is managed by the American Alliance of Museums and CAP by FAIC.

IMLS encouraged organizations that are not ready to apply this cycle to consider professional-development and assessment pathways that improve readiness for future applications.

The agency noted one option is to volunteer as a peer reviewer. Peer reviewers are industry professionals who read and score grant applications; serving as a reviewer provides an inside view of the review process and lessons for…

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