RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the County Administrator, or designee, to apply for and accept funding in an amount up to $11,000 from the California State Arts Council for the Veterans Initiative in the Arts program.
FISCAL IMPACT:
If approved, the grant will require a 100% County match of which 50% can be an in-kind match. The maximum general fund impact would be $5,500 and will be included in the FY 2018-19 Recommended Budget for the Arts Commission.
BACKGROUND:
The Veterans Initiative in the Arts (VIA) program is rooted in the California Arts Council’s (CAC) desire to increase equity, access, and opportunities for veterans to participate in quality arts programming that is sensitive and responsive to their unique experiences. The VIA program provides project and partnership support for State-Local Partners (SLPs) to reach veterans, active military, and their families. VIA serves to enrich the lives of veterans through arts programming that is sensitive and responsive to their unique experiences.
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