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LANSING (AP) — The Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs is awarding nearly $128,000 in grants to 53 groups working on arts and culture projects in Michigan.

The grants are supported by the organization’s New Leaders Arts Council of Michigan advisory group and its Retention and Engagement program.

The young leaders advisory council is dedicated to promoting the arts and culture in the state, while focusing on supporting other young artists.

John Bracey, director of the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, says the grants will support projects of young artists aiming to retain, engage and mentor their peers.