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Article: IMLS ANNOUNCES 2009 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY , CULTURE GRANTS, CONVENES ANNUAL MEETING OF GRANTEES
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- US Fed News Service, Including US State News
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- July 22, 2009
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WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Institute of Museum & Library Services issued the following press release:
On July 21, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $1.31 million to 11 organizations dedicated to preserving the history of African American life from the period of slavery to the present day as part of the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program.
Since 2006, AAHC grants have helped African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) build capacity by supporting professional training, technical assistance, internships, and expert consultations. The grant program is authorized by the National Museum of ...