Hoeven: North Dakota Libraries Receive Nearly $200,000

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Senator John Hoeven, who serves on the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has awarded $24,906 to Mayville State University through its Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries program. IMLS also awarded a total of $21,000 to the Spirit Lake Tribe, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians through its Native American Library Services Program, as well as an additional $150,000 to the Spirit Lake Tribe through its Enhancement Grants Program.

"Libraries are an important part of any community, providing materials and services that promote educational achievement, artistic development and intellectual curiosity," Hoeven said. "Today's IMLS grants will go towards making sure that the Spirit Lake Tribe, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians will continue to enjoy important services offered by the libraries in their communities. Additionally, today's grant will also make it easier for rural teachers to implement STEM curriculum, which is critical to preparing students for the jobs of tomorrow."

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