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Historically Black Colleges & Universities

September 18, 2009, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the 20 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) that will be the beneficiaries of historic preservation grants aimed at providing assistance in the repair of historic buildings on their campuses.

President Barack Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to jump-start our economy, create or save millions of jobs, and put a down payment on addressing long-neglected challenges so our country can thrive in the 21st century. Included in this Act was $15 million to be competitively awarded to HBCUs for the preservation of campus buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places.


Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar with
Howard University President Dr. Sidney A. Ribeau

 

  

If you have questions, please contact Linda Hall at 404-507-5779, or linda_hall"at"nps.gov.

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