A foundation has awarded USD 2.3 million to projects including documentaries on Muslim veterans, Arabic theater productions and a look at Michigan's "Halal Metropolis."
The New York-based Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art today announced that 15 groups were selected from about 200 applicants across the United States for its Building Bridges Program.
They received grants ranging from USD 50,000 to USD 300,000 for projects that aim to boost relationships among Muslims and their non-Muslim neighbours.
Recipients include Kartemquin Films for making short-format documentaries about post-9/11 US Muslim veterans and the Cleveland Public Theatre, which is creating a permanent ensemble dedicated to Arabic-language productions.
Another goes to University of Michigan-Dearborn's Center for Arab American Studies to expand "Halal Metropolis." It's a three-year project exploring how Muslim culture has enriched southeastern Michigan.
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