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2) Present libraries and museums as strong community anchors that is greatly capable of improving civic engagement, economic vitality, and cultural opportunities.

3) Manifest exemplary stewardship of collections and make good use of the advances in technology in an effort to facilitate the discovery of cultural heritage and knowledge.

In order for the proposal to gain traction, it should have the following key factors: national impact, collaboration, innovation.

Before submitting any application, interested grant seekers should first bear in mind that the National Leadership Grants has four grant categories, mainly:

1) Advancing Digital Resources

2) Research

3) Demonstration

4) Library Museum Collaboration

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is set to administer funds ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 through planning grants, project grants, and national forum grants.

The institutions and organizations that will be eligible to submit an application under the National Leadership Grants Program are the following:

a) Libraries and museums that are located in one of the 50 States of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau

b) State or local governments

c) Private nonprofit organizations.

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Cancer Research Network: a Research Resource within Health Care Delivery System
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences: Centers for Oceans and Human Health
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Ethical Schools Project in Peru
The Ethical Schools Project revolves around the notion of promoting a culture of ethical behavior and civic responsibility among members of the youth, as well as teachers and parents. The project also aims to explore ways that would contribute to a reduction in corruption and other forms of illicit activities such as cocoa cultivation and illegal environmental degradation, which are both common practices in Peru.

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