Frequently Asked Questions

Question: How many grants do state arts agencies give out each year for general operating support?

Answer: For fiscal year 2007, state arts agencies awarded 4,610 grants totaling $100.4 million for general operating support. General operating support accounted for 17% of grants and 35% of grant dollars.

For more information: NASAA provides comparative grant-making statistics using Final Descriptive Report (FDR) data. This information can help members illustrate how grants are distributed across the state, and how grantmaking compares to other states or the nation. For further information on grantmaking, contact Angela Han.