Arts Support: Grants for Facilities and Artistic Programs
This act establishes a new grant program to enhance the quality and availability of arts facilities and related programming. This means citizens could gain better access to cultural events, and local arts organizations will receive support for development, repairs, and staffing, potentially revitalizing cultural life in their communities.
Key points
Grants are available for constructing or acquiring new arts facilities (up to $5 million).
Funding can be obtained for improving, repairing, or maintaining existing arts facilities (up to $3 million).
The act provides grants for hiring or compensating staff and artists to produce arts programs (up to $3 million).
Priority for grants is given to communities with limited access to arts, rural areas, and organizations supporting cultural diversity and artists with disabilities.
Community involvement is required in planning and implementing projects funded by these grants.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_9175
Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Process start date: 2022-10-14