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Idaho Museum of Natural History seeks operating funds to sustain new mobile museum program
Summary
The Idaho Museum of Natural History requested supplemental general fund operating support to sustain a newly grant‑funded mobile museum and part‑time educator that will travel to rural Idaho; museum director said a three‑year foundation grant covers vehicle purchase and limited staffing but not long‑term operating costs.
Kevin Campbell, the Legislative Services Office analyst, presented the Idaho Museum of Natural History’s budget and said the museum holds more than 1.25 million artifacts and typically spends its full appropriation.
Museum director Dr. Leif Tapanilla told the committee the museum secured a three‑year grant from the David B. Jones Foundation totaling $180,000 that covers the purchase…
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