19 agencies on the president’s chopping block: How much would they save?
President Donald Trump wants to eliminate funding for 19 small, independent federal agencies, according to his fiscal 2018 budget blueprint. In total, these age...
Congress established the institute under the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996. The agency’s headquarters are located in Washington, D.C. Most of its budget supports museums and libraries through its grant programs.
Mission: To develop best practices and find ways for museums, libraries and archives can improve their services to the public
Budget: $230 million in appropriations
FTEs: 73
(Photo: Institute of Museum and Library Services staff celebrate “Read Where You Are Day,” IMLS)