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Commission on the Arts outlines grants and requests modest increase to expand arts education grants
Summary
The Idaho Commission on the Arts reported grant activity covering 38 counties, requested a modest ongoing general fund increase for arts education grants and highlighted the arts' economic footprint in Idaho.
The Idaho Commission on the Arts told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee Thursday it distributed roughly $880,000 in grants to schools and nonprofit organizations across 38 counties in the last fiscal year and is requesting a modest $18,400 ongoing general fund increase to support four additional arts and education grants in FY2026.
Director Laura Curry said the commission’s goals are to…
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