Washington Foundation offers $200K challenge grant for National Folk Festival in Butte, Montana

The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation http://www.dpwfoundation.org/ has announced an unprecedented $200,000 challenge grant in support of the National Folk Festival’s http://www.nationalfolkfestival.com/2010/ return to Butte July 9-11.

In 2008, the foundation sponsored the Family Area of the Festival. In 2009, it funded the Main Stage with a $100,000 contribution.

This year, in recognition of the growing economic and cultural opportunities presented by the festival, the foundation doubled its support to $200,000.

"In 2009, the festival experienced an exponential increase in visitor attendance over the 2008 event. This proved Butte’s ability to host a high-quality family event and attract attendees from all over," said Mike Halligan, executive director of the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation.

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