State Budget Cuts for the Virginia Commission for the Arts
News from Virginia Commission for the Arts:
As a result of the national and state economic problems, on October 9 Governor Kaine ordered spending cuts for state agencies, including a 15% reduction in state funds for the Virginia Commission for the Arts for 2008-09. The following actions are being taken by the Commission.
- The 2008-09 Teacher Incentive Grant program has been canceled.
- There will be no waiting list funds for the performing arts touring assistance program.
- No further applications will be accepted for 2008-09 for Technical Assistance, Technology Enhancement, or Writers in Virginia grants.
- The second payments on all 2008-09 General Operating Support, Project Grants, and Services to the Field grants will be reduced by 82%. These reduced payments will be made upon receipt of the final reports on the grant activities.
There has been no announcement about state spending cuts for 2009-2010. The Commission will notify the field about any changes in the grants programs for 2009-2010 as soon as possible.
The Art Works for Virginia conference will take place as planned in Richmond, January 27-29, 2009. Registration brochures will be mailed in early December.
