The purpose of this program is to provide general operating support to help nonprofit cultural organizations and communities produce and present arts and cultural activities, bringing jobs to their communities and enhancing the quality of life.

This program is designed to stimulate creativity and support arts and cultural activities statewide by providing support for existing arts and cultural events, for venues and arts education activities, and for access to grants that leverage other funds and provide a seal of excellence.

Support will be provided in as many communities as possible in the following scale:

• Cash operating income of $1 million or more: awards of $10,000
• Cash operating income of $500,000 to $999,999: awards of $8,500
• Cash operating income of $250,000 to $499,999: awards of $7,500
• Cash operating income of $100,000 to $249,999: awards of $6,500
• Cash operating income of $25,000 to $99,999: awards of $4,000