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A resolution accepting a grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters in Davidson County.
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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Arts Commission has awarded a grant in an amount not to exceed $49,380.00 with a required cash match of $49,380.00 to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters in Davidson County; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant be accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the grant by and between the Tennessee Arts Commission, in an amount not to exceed $49,380.00, and the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Arts Commission, for funding to non-profit organizations to nurture artists, arts organizations, and arts supporters in Davidson Country, a copy of which grant is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the amount of this grant is to be appropriated to the Metropolitan Arts Commission based on the revenues estimated to be received and any match to be applied.
Section 3. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
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Analysis
This resolution approves a grant in the amount of $49,380 from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metro Arts Commission to fund non-profit organizations through the Arts Builds Communities (ABC) program. The Metro Arts Commission is the designated agency for the ABC program, which provides support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experience and address community quality of life issues through the arts.
There is a required local match in the amount of $49,380. The term of the grant is July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.