The
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute works at the national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development. The IMLS
Office of Museum Services (OMS) awards grants to all types of museums to support care of collections, lifelong learning, and museums research. URL:
www.imls.gov
FY 2011 Budget and Appropriations
Updated 3/1/10
SUMMARY
NHA joins the American Association of Museum (AAM) in urging Congress to provide $50 million in FY 2011 funding for the IMLS Office of Museum Services, an increase of roughly $15 million over the previous year’s level.
FUNDING OVERVIEW
The IMLS Office of Museum Services is funded at $35.2 million in the current fiscal year (FY 2010) ending September 30, 2010.
IMLS is funded under the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. The FY 2010 Labor/HHS/Education bill (H.R. 3293) was enacted on 12/16/09 as one of six appropriations bills rolled into the year-end Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010 (
P.L. 111-117).
FY 2011 BUDGET REQUEST
For FY 2011, the Obama Administration has requested $265.9 million in overall funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), including $35.2 million for the Office of Museum Services and $213.5 million for library programs. The President’s request would freeze IMLS funding at the FY 2010 enacted levels for the Institute’s programs and administration. See also:
IMLS FY 2011 Budget Request (agency press release)
Authorization
Most activities of the Institute of Museum and Library Services are authorized by Chapter 72 of Title 20 of the U.S. Code (20 USC CHAPTER 72). This statute is the result of two laws, the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996 and the reauthorization of that act in 2003. Other legislation, such as the National Museum of African American History and Culture Act and the E-Government Act, also affect IMLS programs and policies.
SUMMARY
NHA joins with the American Association of Museums (AAM) in urging Congress to reauthorize IMLS museum programs at $95 million incrementally over the 5-year reauthorization period beginning September, 2009 (FY 2010-2014).
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