54 U.S.C. § 102302: National Capital region…

Summary

Creates a program run by the Service to support arts and culture in the National Capital region. Grants go to organizations that are of national importance and that meet at least two of these: yearly budget over $1,000,000; yearly audience or visitors of 200,000 or more; at least 100 paid staff; or eligibility under section 320102(f). Colleges and universities cannot get these grants. Grants can pay for operations, maintenance, security, or special projects, but no group may get more than $500,000 in one year. The Director must set up an application process, pick a five-person review panel with most members living in the National Capital region, and write other program rules. Contracted support for Ford’s Theater and Wolf Trap is paid from these funds regardless of other rules.

Title 54, §102302

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(a)Establishment.—

There is under the direction of the Service a program to support and enhance artistic and cultural activities in the National Capital region.

(b)Grant Eligibility.—

(1)Eligible organizations.—

Eligibility for grants shall be limited to organizations—

(A)that are of demonstrated national significance; and

(B)that meet at least 2 of the criteria stated in paragraph (2).

(2)Criteria.—

The criteria referred to in paragraph (1) are the following:

(A)The organization has an annual operating budget in excess of $1,000,000.

(B)The organization has an annual audience or visitation of at least 200,000 people.

(C)The organization has a paid staff of at least 100 individuals.

(D)The organization is eligible under section 320102(f) of this title.

(3)Organizations not eligible.—

Public or private colleges and universities are not eligible for grants under the program under this section.

(c)Use of Grants.—

Grants awarded under this section may be used to support general operations and maintenance, security, or special projects. No organization may receive a grant in excess of $500,000 in a single year.

(d)Responsbilities of Director.— (e) Ford’s Theater and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.—

The Director shall—

(1)establish an application process;

(2)appoint a review panel of 5 qualified individuals, at least a majority of whom reside in the National Capital region; and

(3)develop other program guidelines and definitions as required.

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Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 10230216 U.S.C. 1e.Pub. L. 98–473, title I, § 101(c) [title I, § 100], Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 1837, 1844; Pub. L. 89–671, § 14(c), as added Pub. L. 107–219, § 1(a)(3), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 10330.)

§102302 National Capital Region Arts and Cultural Affairs

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Title 54, §102302

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