1. Learning Labs in Libraries and MuseumsWebinar for Grant ApplicantsMay 9, 2012

2. Connecting to the Webinar Be sure you can hear through your speakers, headset, or phone. Dial in: 1 877 568 4108 Access Code: 296-490-896 (PIN code) You will remain muted during this session. Please type questions into the question box. Questions will be saved and answered. To ensure confidentiality, attendee list is blocked. 2

3. Agenda Program Description Applying for a Grant Award Timeline Questions 3

4. Learning Labs Program Partners Joint initiative funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) An-Me Chung, Associate Director of Education Urban Libraries Council (ULC) and Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) are partner cooperators Amy Eshleman, ULC Margaret Glass, ASTC 4

5. Program DescriptionGrants support the planning and design of learninglabs in libraries and museums intended to engagemiddle-and high-school youth in mentor-led,interest-based, youth centered, collaborativelearning using digital and traditional media. 5

6. IMLS and MacArthur Foundation Public/private partnership: Educate to Innovate Goal to create a national network of Learning Labs in libraries and museums Learning Labs will be spaces for experimentation and creativity for teens and pre-teens around digital and traditional media based on research Grants to support planning and design Community of practice to support sustainable network 6

7. Program Goals Promote libraries and museums as innovation hubs for middle and high school youth Use current research, design and programming principles to develop 21st century skills Build capacity of library and museum professionals Produce model, replicable plans for the field 7

8. Desired Outcomes A national network of Learning Labs distributed across libraries and museums Increased connection of museums and libraries to community networks of learning Libraries and museums placed at the forefront of 21st century learning for youth 8

9. Target Audience/Setting Middle- and high-school aged youth Out-of-school time learning actively managed by a library or museum Accessible program settings Applications encouraged from libraries and museums serving populations across a broad range of social, economic, and geographic contexts 9

10. Overview of Grant ActivitiesAwardee Support Up to $100,000 for planning and design of a Learning Lab Technical assistance and support for staff through in-person meetings and online events Access to the most up-to-date research about youth learning and digital media 10

11. Overview of Grant ActivitiesAwardee Expectations Budget resources and time for professional development meetings and events Formulate and carry out evaluation for proposed Learning Lab Develop a feasible plan for implementation and sustainability of the Learning Lab 11

12. Program resource: www.youmedia.org 12

13. Applying for a Grantwww.imls.gov 13

14. Grant Basics Eligible Institutions: Museums, Libraries Application deadline: June 15 Awards up to $100,000 each Cost sharing of at least one-third is encouraged Up to 14 Learning Labs will be awarded for 2013 14

15. Program Guidelines 15

16. Eligibility - General Learning Labs will be in Libraries and Museums Criteria for organizations identified by IMLS in Learning Labs program guidelines Either a unit of state or local government, or a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, whose primary mission is to serve libraries, archives, or museums Located in one of the 50 states or territories 16

17. Application Components A competitive application will demonstrate: Knowledge of the research on youth learning and digital media Support of leadership: institutional and community Capacity to create physical and online spaces that follow research-based design principles about youth learning and digital media 17

18. Narrative Components Statement of Need Project Goals and Impact Project Design Project Resources: Personnel, Time, Budget 18

19. Submitting Your Proposal Submit through Grants.gov. Register with Grants.gov at least two weeks prior to the grant program deadline. Need a D-U-N-S Number to register with Grants.gov. You may need additional time to get this number. Applicants need Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Users guide at www.bpn.gov/ccr/doc/CCRUsersGuide.pdf. CCR registration must be renewed annually. 19

20. Apply through Grants.gov 20

21. Selection Process Competitive process Peer review with field and panel reviewers representing museums, libraries, digital media and learning science professionals Final award decisions made by IMLS All applicants will be notified of their proposal status in late Fall, 2012 Up to 14 Learning Labs will be awarded for 2013 21

22. Award Timeline June 15: Final day for proposals July September: Peer review process Late Fall, 2012 New Learning Labs announced January 1, 2013 Award start date June 30, 2014 Award end date (18 months) 22

23. Questions? Please type questions into the question box. Check out FAQ on Learning Labs Technical Assistance tumblr: http://learninglabswebinar.tumblr.com/ 23

24. Contact Us!For program information:Margaret Glass, mglass@astc.org 202.783.7200 x 129Amy Eshleman, aeshleman@urbanlibraries.org 312.676.0958 24

25. Thank you! 25