Grant Opportunity for Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums

It's too late to apply for this year but it has recently come to my attention that the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Association of Technology Centers (IMLS and ATC) announced in the Spring that they would be providing grants to give funds for up to 30 Learning Labs at Museums and Libraries throughout the US.  The goal of these Labs will be used to engage middle and high school aged youth in collaborative learning using digital and traditional media.

The institutions that receive these grants will be required to participate in cross-project networking and learning and will be based on current research in youth studies and digital media.  This would be a great opportunity for your library to keep their youth involved in current learning trends and be able to participate in interdisciplinary learning and sharing.  The proposal deadlines for 2012 were in June, but it would be something to keep in mind for next year if they are found to be successful.  Below you will find links with information about the proposal process and the project itself.

More information:
http://www.imls.gov/about/learning_labs.aspx

Proposal guidelines:
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/learning_labs_guidelines.aspx