Constance Alexander: NEA grants present opportunities for regional arts partnerships | KyForward.com
Constance Alexander: NEA grants present opportunities for regional arts partnerships Killoren’s message to the region was of the good news/bad news ilk: We are losing out on NEA grants because we are not applying for them.
Arts organizations were well-represented at the gathering, but they were not the only participants. While Killoren mentioned that some states in fiscal crisis have dissolved their arts councils, he reminded the group that, since state appropriations have to match NEA funding, the federal funding has helped leverage state funds in the past.
According to Killoren, the NEA likes “good geography.” Wilson remarked, adding that contact with NEA on one of these Fly-Ins inspired the Chamber to organize a session with Killoren for the region.
Before he wrapped up the formal part of his presentation, Michael Killoren stressed the importance of grant proposals that are clear and comprehensive.
