2008 Position Statement

Adopted by the Florida Trust Board
on January 11, 2008

POSITION 1:
Support the Department of State’s FY 2008-2009 requests for the Division of Historical Resources, a proven catalyst for economic development:

Requested appropriation for Programming Grants:
Historic Preservation Grants - $2,500,000
History Museum Grants - $2,000,000
           
POSITION 2:
Fund the pre-approved grant lists submitted by the Florida Department of State, Divisions Historical Resources and Cultural Affairs:

Special Category Grants (pink book projects):
$16,273,708 (60 projects)

Cultural Endowment Matches
$6,000,000 (25 matches)

Cultural Facilities
$17,176,929 (41 projects)

Regional Cultural Facilities
$2,499,780 (1 project)

Challenge Grants
$870,921 (19 projects)

POSITION 3:
Support the Department of State’s FY 2008-2009 requests for  the Division of Cultural Affairs, a proven catalyst for economic development:

Requested appropriations for Programming Grants:
Arts in Education - $700,000
Cultural Institutions Program - $7,000,000
Florida Humanities Council - $430,000
Local Arts Agencies/State Serv - $750,000
Science Museums - $550,000
State Touring - $300,000
Statewide Arts Grants - $4,000,000
Youth/Children’s Museums - $270,000