The Agua Fund Grants $10,000 to American Indian College Fund

Dec 10, 2010 | Blog

The Agua Fund Grants $10,000 to American Indian College Fund

December 10, 2010

December 9, 2010, Denver, Colo.—The American Indian College Fund (the Fund) received a $10,000 grant from the Agua Fund for scholarships for students who are members of Ute tribes pursuing an education at tribal colleges and universities. The Washington D.C.-based foundation has been a donor since 2003.

Richard B. Williams, President and CEO of the Fund, said, “The generosity of The Agua Fund will help American Indian students achieve a higher education in an environment that celebrates their cultures. We are grateful that the Agua Fund continues to support Ute students.”

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