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Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc. intends to apply for a new Cultural Facilities Program Grant for FY 1998-99. The application is due April 11, 1997. If awarded, the money will pay for additional and critically needed Phase One expansion of the existing Visitor Center and begin construction of museum display buildings, research submersible and undersea vehicle exhibits, archive storage, video theater, lecture and workshop classrooms, photo gallery and restrooms. The expanded Harbor Branch Oceanographic Museum and Education Facility will anchor education, cultural and scientific outreach programs for thousands of visitors, students, teachers, scientists, engineers, mariners, submariners and artists throughout the State of Florida and the world. These programs illustrate the profound cultural, economic, scientific and historical associations the people of Florida have had with the sea and expand our awareness of the relationship with the oceans surrounding our community. Project construction is expected to be completed in 1999. Harbor Branch Oceanographic has promised an extraordinary private fund commitment to help pay for construction and program development of this word -class museum and educational facility. Sample letter Ms Peyton C. Fearington, Director Division of Cultural Affairs Department of State The Capitol Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250 Subject. Letter of Support Cultural Affairs Program Harbor Branch Oceanographic Museum and Education Facility Dear Ms. Fearington, I seek your support for the above referenced grant and will seek legislative support for the Cultural Facilities Program budget during the upcoming fiscal year. On April 11, 1997, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution, Inc. will have submitted an application for Cultural Facilities Program grant funding to the Florida Arts Council Division of Cultural Affairs on behalf of the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Museum and Educational facility located in Fort Pierce, Florida. The requested grant funding for Phase One is for the expansion of the existing Visitor Center and construction of museum display buildings, research submersible and underwater vehicle exhibits, archive storage, video theater, lecture and workshop classrooms, photo gallery and restrooms. The Harbor Branch Oceanographic Museum and Educational facility will anchor expanding educational, cultural and scientific outreach programs for thousands of visitors, students, teachers, scientists and artists throughout the State of Florida. These programs illustrate the profound cultural, economic, scientific and historical associations the people of Florida have had with the sea and expand our awareness of the relationship with the oceans surrounding our community. Project construction is expected to be completed by 1999. Harbor Branch has promised an extraordinary private fund commitment to help pay for design, construction and program development of this world-class museum and educational facility. Thank you for your continued efforts on behalf of cultural, scientific and arts education. you have any questions, please feel free to call at Sincerely, Chairman Eggert offered support for this program on behalf of whole Board and CONSENSUS was reached that Chairman Eggert would write a letter in support of the grant application. BOOK FACE 61 APRIL 1, 1997 55