Redirects State funding for specific arts, cultural, and historic organizations to a competitive grant program.

This bill redirects approximately $21.7 million in State funds and $5 million in federal funds from specific arts, cultural, and historic organizations to a competitive grant program in the Department of State. The Arts, Cultural, and Historic Organizations Fund will provide grants to support the missions and financial and capital needs of qualifying organizations. The Secretary of State will establish eligibility criteria and identify priority funding areas. The bill aims to allocate funds equally among the northern, central, and southern regions of the State.

Redirects State funding for specific arts, cultural, and historic organizations to a competitive grant program.

This bill redirects approximately $21.7 million in State funds and $5 million in federal funds from specific arts, cultural, and historic organizations to a competitive grant program in the Department of State. The Arts, Cultural, and Historic Organizations Fund will provide grants to support the missions and financial and capital needs of qualifying organizations. The Secretary of State will establish eligibility criteria and identify priority funding areas. The bill aims to allocate funds equally among the northern, central, and southern regions of the State.