A prominent Atlanta-based foundation announced on Tuesday that four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) will debut refurbished football fields this fall.
The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awarded over $6.5 million in grants for The HBCU Invitational Field Refurbishment Program, which upgrades the quality, safety and accessibility of football fields at schools and community groups serving youth.
HBCUs across Georgia and Alabama were eligible to apply for the grant, and following a request for proposals, four were selected. Three of the schools — Albany State University, Clark Atlanta University and Savannah State University — are based in Georgia, with Miles College being the sole Alabama institution.
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