Advocacy Alerts - Federal, State and Local Levels
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June 2011
June 1, 2011 - Quick Action Alert - Florida Cultural Alliance
Arts education funding at the federal level is in jeopardy. Florida school districts and organizations benefit from these federal funds.
July 2011
July 7, 2011 - Quick Action Alert - Florida Cultural Alliance
U.S. House Interior Appropriations Subcommittee recommends another deep cut - $20 million - to the National Endowment for the Arts.
May 2011
May 27, 2011 - $2.5 Million for Division Grants Provided in 2011-12 Florida Budget - Florida Division of Cultural Affairs
246 Florida organizations will receive grant awards; the 2011-12 Florida budget has been signed into law. Congratulations to the 19 Palm Beach County organizations receiving these funds:
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Aequalist, Inc. (Core Ensemble) |
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens Norton Museum of Art Old School Square Palm Beach Dramaworks Palm Beach Opera Palm Beach State College Palm Beach Zoo S.D. Spady Cultural Arts Center School of the Arts Foundation, Inc. Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County |
May 26, 2011 - State Budget Update - Florida Cultural Alliance
Governor Scott released his veto list. Appropriations recommended by the Florida Legislature for the Divisions of Cultural Affairs' and Historical Resources' grants programs, Florida Humanities Council, and Arts for a Complete Education are safe. Click on the alert to see what items were vetoed.
July 2011
July 2, 2011 - July 11th Commission Meeting on 2012 Budget: CALL FOR ATTENDANCE!
The Cultural Council has been working with County Administration and County Commissioners to restore the funding for the Community Cultural Development Funds (C-1). As you know, the County is facing a $48 million deficit based on the current millage. Be at the next Budget Workshop meeting on Monday, July 11, 2011 to speak up!
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