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Commerce asks panel to back arts capital grants; members press on fewer, larger awards
Summary
The Department of Commerce sought approval for arts capital funding; members questioned why FY27 awards included fewer recipients at higher amounts and why FY27 grant obligations exceed the $3 million statutory baseline. Commerce and MSAC said eligibility clarifications and rising costs justify larger awards.
The Department of Commerce asked the Capital Budget Subcommittee to approve the governor's FY27 allowance for the Arts Capital Grant program and related geobond authorization. DLS noted the statute mandates a $3 million annual allocation for the arts capital grant program and summarized prior award rounds.
DLS analyst Elizabeth Weibel told the committee the FY27 capital budget for Commerce includes $3 million for the arts capital grant program and that the program has previously awarded grants ranging from $50,000…
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