Durbin Announces Funding for Education Programs and Research Initiatives at Illinois Cultural Institutions

Press Release

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced today that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded four Museums for America grants totaling $484,497 to cultural institutions in Illinois. These funds will help allow recipient institutions to better serve their communities by supporting high-priority activities that support their mission and strategic goals.

"Illinois is home to many of the nation's finest cultural institutions," said Durbin. "Today's funding will help our museums, zoos, and botanic gardens better engage children and adults alike."

Today's funding is part of $18.8 million in Museums for America grants awarded nationwide by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Museums for America is the Institute's largest grant program. The IMLS is a primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums that works to enhance learning and innovation, support professional development, and to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge.

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