Montgomery County Council has approved a budget of more than $5.6 million for Arts and Humanities Council grants and administration. The resolution for FY20 is as follows:
- Operating Support Grants: $3,374,941 (flat over FY19)
- Small/Mid-Size Organizations, Creative Projects, Arts Education, and Individual Artist/Scholar Grants: $854,574 (flat over FY19)
- Advancement Grants: $295,094 (flat over FY19)
- Arts and Humanities Matching Fund: $200,000 (flat over FY19)
- Grants to Support Wheaton Arts and Entertainment District: $91,815 (flat over FY19)
- Discretionary Grants: $250,000 (increase over FY19)
- AHCMC Administration: $556,735 (increase over FY19)
Congratulations to our entire arts and humanities sector. We are thankful for your hard work and dedication to the field. The lives of Montgomery County residents are richer and more creative as a result.
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Onward!
Suzan
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