Michigan libraries, museums may feel impacts of Trump’s latest federal downsizing

Michigan libraries, museums may feel impacts of Trump’s latest federal downsizing

ANN ARBOR, MI — Michigan libraries and museums could feel the impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest attempts to downsize the federal government.

Pittsburgh museums and libraries face possible federal funding turmoil

A federal agency targeted by the Trump administration provides key support to local museums and libraries.

RE: IMLS: Read the Joint Statement from Michigan Libraries, Museums, and Archives to learn more and take action! - Stephen's Lighthouse

Michigan Libraries, Museums, and Archives stand together and call on all Michiganders who value reading, learning, history, and enrichment to stand with us and take action in support of our libraries, museums, and archives. On March 14, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) that adversely affects the only federal agency that provides resources to our nation’s libraries, museums, and archives. The EO “Continuing the Reduction of th…

Trump order would gut agency that gives library grants to SD

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s move late Friday to dismantle the agency that serves as the primary federal funding source for libraries and museums nationwide prompted questions over the weekend about how the agency can continue to carry out its…

State library executives send out call for Kentuckians to support the Institute of Museum and Library Services

On March 14, President Trump signed an executive order to “reduce the performance of [the] statutory functions and associated personnel to the minimum presence and function required by law” of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). It is our belief this executive order will harm the libraries and communities of Kentucky. IMLS provides grant funding for the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives and individual libraries acro…

Questions for Museum Leaders to ask Federal Grant & Program Managers

1. Understanding How Recent Executive Orders Affect Funding Have you issued any guidance regarding the recent Executive Orders? What types of projects or initiatives are your top priorities for funding right now? Are there any new requirements or guidance you can provide around DEI language in grant applications? 2. Compliance & Eligibility Adjustments Has grant criteria changed, for example eligibility criteria, following the recent Executive O…