WASHINGTON, D.C. - Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett, along with Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Chairman John L Nau III, will announce Preserve America grants in 24 states on a teleconference on Monday, Sept. 29.
The Preserve America grant program, a White House initiative that began in 2006, encourages and supports community efforts to preserve and enjoy our nation's heritage. Scarlett and Nau co-chair the Preserve America initiative. The grant program is administered by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service in partnership with the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation.
| Who: | Deputy Secretary of the Interior Lynn Scarlett John L Nau III, Chairman of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation |
| What: | Announcement of Preserve America Grants in 24 states followed by Q&A for media |
| When: | 2:00-2:45 EST, Monday, Sept.29 |
| Where: | Credentialed media can dial 1-800-619-3530 with passcode 2002549. |