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Idaho Museum of Natural History seeks ongoing state support to sustain mobile museum after $180,000 grant
Summary
The Idaho Museum of Natural History told the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee it received a three‑year, $180,000 foundation grant to buy a van and fund part‑time educator staff but is requesting ongoing state operating support so the mobile outreach can continue after the grant ends.
The Idaho Museum of Natural History in Pocatello presented its FY2026 budget request to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee and described a new mobile museum outreach program that received foundation funding but requires ongoing operational support.
Kevin Campbell, the Legislative Services Office analyst, said the museum has 8.2 authorized FTEs and manages more than 1.5 million artifacts. The museum requested general fund support to offset operating costs associated with a mobile museum that will…
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