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This bill provides an appropriations bill for the Illinois Arts Council for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, allocating a total of approximately $24,239,300 from multiple funding sources to support various arts and cultural programs across the state. The bill breaks down funding into several key areas: $2,838,800 for operational expenses, $17,207,200 for grants and administrative expenses that include support for creative sectors, underserved constituencies, arts education, and various arts programs, $1,250,000 from the Illinois Arts Council Federal Grant Fund for cultural enhancement programs, $1,657,800 for grants to public radio and television stations, $1,445,000 for a grant to the Illinois Humanities Council, $907,500 for arts and foreign language programming in schools, and $384,500 for administrative costs. The funding aims to support a wide range of artistic and cultural initiatives, ranging from grants for individual artists and arts organizations to programs targeting specific educational and community needs. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and is designed to enhance the cultural environment in Illinois by providing financial support to various arts-related activities and institutions.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2551&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104