Arts advocates scored an impressive victory with the significant restoration of funding for the National Endowment for the Arts in the 2008 omnibus appropriations bill (see this month’s update from NASAA’s legislative counsel, Tom Birch).
President Signs 2008 Spending Bill With Arts Funding Increase On December 26, President Bush signed into law H.R. 2764, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008. The Fiscal Year 2008 omnibus appropriations bill, combining funds for
Foundations are Increasing Direct Charitable Activities Historically, foundations have been known for their grant making programs. However, many foundations engage in what the 1969 Tax Reform Act defines as “direct charitable activities,” or non-grantmaking initiatives.
Question: What are some good resources to consult about cultural tourism? Answer: A good place to begin is www.culturalheritagetourism.org, an on-line resource for organizations and individuals who are developing, marketing or managing cultural tourism programs
