The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the $2 trillion CARES Act (the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, a sweeping economic stimulus package which includes significant funding for libraries, schools, and the arts.
Specifically, the package includes $50 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for digital inclusion projects, $75 million each for the National Endowments for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and a hefty $30.8 billion in relief for schools and colleges.
Specifically, the package includes $50 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for digital inclusion projects, $75 million each for the National Endowments for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, and a hefty $30.8 billion in relief for schools and colleges.