FY22 Budget Update: Baker retains $21.4 M for Arts & Culture
On July 16, Governor Baker signed the Fiscal Year 2022 budget into law. The $47.6 billion spending plan included the full $21.4 million Mass Cultural Council budget. The $20 million plus $1.4 million in earmarks for specific projects including $1 million for organizations that focus on 1 or more Asian ethnicity and conduct cultural events, cultural education or cultural performances, with these funds being prioritized to entities who have been adversely affected by the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic.
This is the highest state budget allocation since 2002 when the state allocated $19,144,688 to the Mass Cultural Council and it represents a $2 million increase over last year’s budget.
Now we need to thank Governor Baker for retaining the full amount.
Notes of thanks matter. They help reinforce that arts and cultural supporters are paying attention to the actions of lawmakers, they also make it clear that we understand the significance of increased support. In this unprecedented year, when our elected officials have had difficult decisions in front of them, it matters that they continue to support arts and culture for all Massachusetts residents
FY22 Budget Update: Baker retains $21.4 M for Arts & Culture
On July 16, Governor Baker signed the Fiscal Year 2022 budget into law. The $47.6 billion spending plan included the full $21.4 million Mass Cultural Council budget. The $20 million plus $1.4 million in earmarks for specific projects including $1 million for organizations that focus on 1 or more Asian ethnicity and conduct cultural events, cultural education or cultural performances, with these funds being prioritized to entities who have been adversely affected by the 2019 novel coronavirus pandemic.
This is the highest state budget allocation since 2002 when the state allocated $19,144,688 to the Mass Cultural Council and it represents a $2 million increase over last year’s budget.
Now we need to thank Governor Baker for retaining the full amount.
Notes of thanks matter. They help reinforce that arts and cultural supporters are paying attention to the actions of lawmakers, they also make it clear that we understand the significance of increased support. In this unprecedented year, when our elected officials have had difficult decisions in front of them, it matters that they continue to support arts and culture for all Massachusetts residents