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Urbana staff proposes flat grant tiers to simplify arts awards; Tier 1 set at $2,000
Summary
City staff told the Arts and Culture Commission on Jan. 13 it will convert arts-grant ranges into fixed awards to reduce administrative burden: Tier 1 will be $2,000 and Tier 2 will be capped at $4,999; tier 2 applicants must supply letters of support and matching funds can be in kind.
Olivia, a city staff member for the City of Urbana, told the Arts and Culture Commission on Jan. 13 that the city plans to move from award ranges to fixed grant amounts to reduce administrative work.
The change will set Tier 1 grants at $2,000 and cap Tier 2 at $4,999, Olivia said. The arts-in-schools funding line will remain distinct in practice; staff also said the longstanding 50/50 matching-funds policy remains in place and can include in-kind contributions such as donated space or sponsorships.
Why it matters: staff said the current system requires staff to…
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