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Cultural Affairs

Grants Program
Priority Outcome: Create a more livable and sustainable city
This program provides a diverse portfolio of high-quality free or low-cost arts and cultural services for
residents and visitors of all ages throughout the City. Through a competitive peer-panel review process, the
Department currently awards grant contracts for services to over 250 creative professionals and non-profit arts
and cultural organizations in a variety of disciplines and categories including dance, music, media, visual arts,
literature, educational programs, residencies, and professional fellowships.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost

Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs (1,835,937) - (1,831,191)
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $14,063 SP: ($1,850,000)
Related Costs: $4,746
Continuation of Services

21. Grants Administration Staff Enhancement 65,058 1 101,950
Continue funding and add regular authority for one Arts
Associate to administer contracts with non-profit organizations,
festival producers, and independent artists. Related costs
consist of employee benefits.
SG: $65,058
Related Costs: $36,892

TOTAL Grants Program (1,770,879) 1

D 2021-22 Program Budget 6,996,738 3
Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special (1,770,879) 1
2022-23 PROGRAM BUDGET 5,225,859 4

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