Dearborn (US), May 3 (AP) A foundation has awarded USD 2.3 million to projects including documentaries on Muslim veterans, Arabic theater productions and a look at Michigan's "Halal Metropolis."

The New York-based Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art today announced that 15 groups were selected from about 200 applicants across the United States for its Building Bridges Program .

They received grants ranging from USD 50,000 to USD 300,000 for projects that aim to boost relationships among Muslims and their non-Muslim neighbours.

Recipients include Kartemquin Films for making short-format documentaries about post-9/11 US Muslim veterans and the Cleveland Public Theatre, which is creating a permanent ensemble dedicated to Arabic-language productions.

Another goes to University of Michigan-Dearborn's Center for Arab American Studies to expand "Halal Metropolis." It's a three-year project exploring how Muslim culture has enriched southeastern Michigan. (AP) MRJ

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