Stimulus Money For Arts and Culture

The nonprofit sector represents 14% of the United States economy, and a significant portion of the revenue generated in the nonprofit sector comes from the arts and cultural sector. The final version of the stimulus bill struggled to get $50,000,000 for the National Endowment for the Arts. It passed but it leaves out zoos and aquariums. The funds will be divided up with 40% going to state and regional arts organizations. The remaining 60% will be set aside for individual arts projects competing for Endowment grants. Individual arts and cultural organizations should check with their state arts and cultural organization to see how they might benefit from this portion of the stimulus plan.