Talking Points
Grants awarded to orchestras by the NEA, and support provided to orchestras through NEA funds administered by state and regional arts agencies, provide critical funding for projects that increase access to music in communities nationwide. NEA funding directly supports local projects and also spurs giving from other sources like private foundations, corporations, and individual contributors. The NEA is a critical component in the network of public, private, corporate, and philanthropic support that makes the work of America's orchestras possible. Federal funding for the arts is key to leveraging additional sources of funding.
The NEA contributes to the prosperity and economic health of communities nationwide: a strong arts sector is an economic asset that stimulates business activity and tourism, improves lifelong learning opportunities, and sparks community pride and vitality.
Every congressional district receives an NEA grant, and 40% of NEA funding supports the work of our nation's state arts agencies. Increasing the federal investment in the agency's budget ensures this grant distribution continues and that more communities thrive with the benefits of the arts.
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