During the 2004 General Session, the Legislature created the Fine Arts Subsidy Program. An RFP participant wishing to move into the Subsidy Program must demonstrate to the State Board of Education: that the organization has participated in the RFP program for a number of years; that the participant has a proven record of success in providing valuable educational services in the public schools; and that due to a specific program requirement established for the POPS program, they do not qualify for entry into the program
The State Board of Education evaluates the proposal for entry into the subsidy program. The Board also determines individualized participation and reporting requirements for the new subsidy organization, and may seek additional funding from the Legislature to support the approved program.
Arts Inc. is the only professional organization participating in the subsidy program.
The Fine Arts Outreach program is entirely funded with Education Funds. Appropriated revenues pass through the Utah State Office of Education to the participating non-profit organizations.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.