Registration deadline: March 3
Application deadlines: July 1, September 5

The museum field is constantly changing, and regardless of where you are in your career, continued training and professional development is critical to keeping abreast of current thinking. This category supports learning opportunities for the museum professional. The Program encourages requests that show clear attention to the public dimension, and that assist with issues related to organizational capacity, outcome-based evaluation, and civic engagement. Requests may involve workshops, intensive seminars, online resources, evaluation projects, and needs assessments.

Application Instructions

The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Required support materials are listed below.

Application Narrative Questions

1. Project Summary
Briefly describe the proposed service and how it will be implemented. How will this program/service be different from comparable programs?

2. Audience
Who is the intended audience? How have you determined the need for this program for the intended audience?

3. Work Plan
Describe the key tasks and time line for successful completion of this project. Bullet or outline format is welcome.

4. Delivery
Why is the organization well-suited to deliver these services – in terms of technical abilities, administrative skills, and content specialty?

5. Project Staff
List the staff, advisors and/or consultants involved in this project summarizing their qualifications.

6. Marketing
How is the organization promoting this service?

7. Evaluation
What are the methods for assessment and evaluation? How will you know if the intended results have been achieved?

8. Finances
Describe plans for meeting current and future expenses of this project.

Support Materials

Support materials must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the program by the application deadline. If you want support materials returned, provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1. Resumés or biographical statements of key personnel/consultants (maximum 1-2 pages each)

2. Representative brochures or flyers, if appropriate