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Commission on the Arts outlines grant activity, NEA matches and a small FY2026 request
Summary
The Idaho Commission on the Arts told JFAC it dispersed grants to schools and nonprofits in 38 of 44 counties, distributed about $880,000 in grants last year, and requested a modest $18,400 ongoing general fund increase to expand arts and education grants; agency highlighted $2.7 billion annual economic impact and 22,000 arts jobs in Idaho.
The Idaho Commission on the Arts presented its FY 2026 budget overview to the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee on Thursday, detailing recent grant distributions, federal matching funds and a modest request to expand arts education grants.
Director Laura Curry told the committee the commission distributed approximately $880,000 in grants last fiscal year across 38 of Idaho’s 44 counties, supporting projects in schools and nonprofit organizations. The commission said…
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