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Idaho Museum of Natural History requests operating support to sustain mobile museum outreach

2578460 · January 14, 2025
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The Idaho Museum of Natural History in Pocatello secured a three‑year private grant to buy a mobile museum van and is seeking modest state operating funds to sustain outreach once grant term ends; director Leif Tapanilla described programming and measurement challenges to the committee.

Kevin Campbell, Legislative Services Office analyst, presented the Idaho Museum of Natural History’s FY2026 budget request; Director Leif Tapanilla described a recently awarded private grant and the museum’s plan for a mobile outreach program.

Tapanilla said the museum obtained a three‑year, $180,000 grant from a private foundation to purchase a van and fund two years of part‑time…

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