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Commission on the Arts requests small increase for arts‑education grants; agency highlights economic impact
Summary
The Commission on the Arts asked JFAC for an $18,400 ongoing general‑fund increase to expand arts and education grants and outlined the arts sector's $2.7 billion annual economic impact in Idaho.
The Idaho Commission on the Arts presented its FY2026 budget request to the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Feb. 6 and asked for an $18,400 ongoing general‑fund increase to support four additional arts‑education grants.
Kellen McGurkin, budget and policy analyst, summarized the commission's finances and grants history. He said the commission distributes grants primarily to schools and…
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