File #: RS2022-1383   
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/3/2022 In control: Metropolitan Council
On agenda: 2/15/2022 Final action: 2/15/2022
Title: A resolution approving an application for a Tennessee Nonprofit Arts and Culture Recovery Fund grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, to provide general operating support of artists, arts programs, research, and community engagement.
Sponsors: Burkley Allen, Russ Bradford, Ginny Welsch, Joy Styles
Attachments: 1. Grant Application Exhibit

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A resolution approving an application for a Tennessee Nonprofit Arts and Culture Recovery Fund grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, to provide general operating support of artists, arts programs, research, and community engagement.

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WHEREAS, the Tennessee Arts Commission is accepting applications for a Tennessee Nonprofit Arts and Culture Recovery Fund grant, with an award of $197,900.00 with no cash match required; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Government is eligible to participate in this grant program; and,

WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this grant application be approved and submitted.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1.                     That the grant application of the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission, to provide general operating support of artists, arts programs, research, and community engagement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved, and the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission is authorized to submit said application to the Tennessee Arts Commission.

Section 2.                     That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

 

Agenda Analysis

Analysis

 

This resolution approves an application for a Tennessee Nonprofit Arts and Culture Recovery Fund grant from the Tennessee Arts Commission to the Metropolitan Nashville Arts Commission. The grant award is $197,900 and no local cash match is required. If the application is approved, the grant funds will be used to provide general operating support of artists, arts programs, research, and community engagement.