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Grant Money Available for Lincoln Field Trips
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) -- Low-income schools now have the chance to apply for grant money to cover the costs of visiting the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum in Springfield.

The Winnick Family Foundation said yesterday that it would start a new series of grants for field trips to the museum. The deadline for eligible applications is Sept. 1st.

The foundation says teachers of grades 4-12 in both public and nonpublic schools that have more than 30 percent low-income students are eligible. The money will cover transportation costs to the museum. School groups aren't charged an admission fee.

Grant winners are to be announced starting Oct. 1st.

Online: www.presidentlincoln.org

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