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Commission on the Arts details grants, economic impact and a small increase request for arts education grants
Summary
The Commission on the Arts told the Joint Finance Committee that it distributed grants across 38 counties and seeks an $18,400 ongoing general-fund increase to expand arts education grants; the commission highlighted arts' $2.7 billion annual economic impact in Idaho.
The Commission on the Arts presented its FY 2026 budget request to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Thursday, describing recent grant activity, a modest request to expand arts education grants, and the statewide economic footprint of the arts.
Kellen McGurkin, Legislative Services analyst, summarized the commission’s finances and recent activity: the agency distributed roughly $880,000 in grants in the most recent fiscal year across 38 counties, supporting projects in schools and nonprofit organizations. McGurkin noted the commission’s budget is funded by state general…
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