On January 17, Governor Raimondo presented her FY 2020 budget proposal to the Rhode Island General Assembly – with some great news for the arts and culture community!
Despite a structural deficit, the Governor’s budget proposal not only maintained RISCA’s current funding levels, it included funding for two new possible initiatives at RISCA: $30,000 for a pilot program on Workforce Development through the Arts, and $50,000 to support the beginning of a process to incorporate the work of VSA arts Rhode Island into RISCA’s programs and services.
We deeply appreciate Governor Raimondo’s support, and her proposal for new funding in the coming fiscal year.