A.B.L.E. to Receive $50,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

A.B.L.E. to Receive $50,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

A.B.L.E. is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $50,000 to support our 2024-2025 Ensembles. This grant will help A.B.L.E. to provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities a space for creative and social engagement, and a platform to share their strengths and unique voices with their community.

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