The Trump administration has put the staff of the Institute of Museum and Library Services on administrative leave, following an executive order aiming to eliminate the agency. This action has immediate implications, as approximately 70 employees have been sent home for 90 days, halting operations and grant processing. With the absence of necessary staff, the American Federation of Government Employees warns that most grant programs may be terminated, creating uncertainty over the future of support for museums and libraries across the country.
The Trump administration's move to place the Institute of Museum and Library Services staff on administrative leave signals a potential end to key federal support for museums and libraries.
Attorneys representing the American Federation of Government Employees stated that the absence of staff would halt all processing for 2025 grants, indicating severe implications for grant programs.
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