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Denver committee hears how SCFD will distribute $3.5 million to local arts organizations
Summary
Denver Arts and Venues, the Denver County Cultural Council and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) told the Parks, Arts and Culture Committee that $3.5 million in 2025 tier‑3 funding will support 87 Denver organizations, with most dollars designated as general operating support amid a 7.3% year‑over‑year drop in revenue.
At a monthly meeting of the Parks, Arts and Culture Committee of the Denver City Council, Denver Arts and Venues and the Denver County Cultural Council outlined how $3.5 million in Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) tier‑3 funding will be distributed to Denver organizations in 2025. Tatiana Navasnieves, deputy executive director for Denver Arts and Venues, led the presentation alongside Jose Rosales, chair of the Denver County Cultural Council, and Jessica Cato, deputy director at SCFD.
The 2025 allocation to Denver County for tier‑3 organizations totals $3,500,000. The council recommended funding for 87 Denver tier‑3 organizations; the largest individual award this year will be $90,000 and the smallest $2,579. The council reported a 7.3% decrease in available funds compared with 2024 and noted that the program’s revenue is tied to sales and use tax collections.
The funding approach prioritized operating support. Navasnieves said that, historically, about 95% of tier‑3 dollars are directed to general operating…
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