The 2009 Executive Budget Document
Virginia Commission for the Arts
Mission Statement
To support and stimulate excellence in all of the arts, in their full cultural and ethnic diversity, in order to enhance the quality of life, to stimulate economic development, to support educational advancement, and to make the arts accessible to all Virginians.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 3,001,535 | $ 591,800 | 5.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 3,543,395 | $ 591,800 | 5.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 4,873,428 | $ 577,700 | 5.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 6,373,970 | $ 577,700 | 5.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 6,218,449 | $ 820,373 | 5.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (928,725) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2009 Total | $ 5,289,724 | $ 820,373 | 5.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 6,218,449 | $ 820,373 | 5.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (930,039) | $ 0 | 0.00 |
| 2010 Total | $ 5,288,410 | $ 820,373 | 5.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Reflect Governor’s October reductions in agency budgetsReflects the reductions approved by Governor Kaine in October 2008 for 2009 and the corresponding continuation of savings in 2010. See Part D of this document for reduction details. For 2009, a decrease of $928,725 (GF). For 2010, a decrease of $72,000 (GF).
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Implement targeted reductionsImplements targeted reductions for 2009 and 2010 included in Governor Kaine's 2008-2010 Budget Reduction Plan. Reduction details can be found in Part D of this document. For 2010, a decrease of $858,039 (GF).
Budget Reduction Strategies
October Reduction Strategies
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Eliminate "Teacher Incentive" grants
Eliminates art education grants for public school teachers.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (90,000) $ (20,000) -
Eliminate administrative costs of Heritage Awards
Postpones the announcement of the Heritage Awards to save administrative costs.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (5,000) $ 0 -
Eliminate financial assistance for the touring performing artists program
Eliminates funding for the Performing Arts Touring Program for the second half of the fiscal year. This grant program supports touring by Virginia performing artists and ensembles within the state.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (20,000) $ 0 -
Eliminate funding for workshops for arts organizations
Eliminates funding for workshops for various arts organizations.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (12,000) $ 0 -
Reduce funding for programs to Virginia arts organizations
Reduces funding available to support the Virginia Commission for the Arts, by eliminating financial assistance for program development/programmatic support to local communities and art coalitions.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (114,423) $ 0 -
Reduce funding for technical assistance grants
Reduces funding for technical assistance grants that provide training for board members and staff of various arts organizations throughout the Commonwealth.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (10,000) $ (25,000) -
Reduce funding for the "Writers in Virginia" grant program
Reduces funding for grants that support poet and literary readings for the public.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (3,000) $ (2,000) -
Reduce grant awards payments
Reduces grant awards to various art organizations by reducing the second quarter payment by 85 percent.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (604,302) $ 0 -
Reduce grant funding through attrition
Captures savings from grantees who received funding but did not submit their final report for reimbursement.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (60,000) $ 0 -
Reduce technology enhancement grant funds
Reduces funding for technology enhancement grants that help arts organizations upgrade hardware, software, or train information technology staff.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ (10,000) $ (25,000)
December Reduction Strategies
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Reduce funding for general operating support grants
Reduces funding for grants provided to various Virginia arts organizations to provide cultural and artistic programs.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (731,725) -
Reduce funding for project grants
Reduces the grants awarded for project grants. The grants support a wide variety of arts activities that increase opportunities for artists to create and present their work; and expand arts education to the public.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (75,000) -
Reduce funding for the performing arts 2010-2011 tour directory
Reduces funding for performing artists and ensembles that perform at public events.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (50,000) -
Remove additional funding for pay practices
Removes the half-percent pay practices funding granted to Executive branch agencies in the 2006-08 biennium.
FY 2009 FY 2010 General Fund Savings $ 0 $ (1,314)