Fulton County - File #: 25-0476

• File #: 25-0476
• Version: 1
• Type: CM Action Item - Arts and Libraries
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/14/2025
• In control: Board of Commissioners
• On agenda: 6/18/2025
• Final action: 6/18/2025
• Title: Request approval of the FY2025 Contracts for Services Program funding recommendations totaling $1,300,000.00. Funds have been identified and are available in the Department of Arts & Culture's FY 2025 budget. (APPROVED)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/18/2025	1	Board of Commissioners	approve	Pass

Department

Arts and Culture

Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)

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Request approval of the FY2025 Contracts for Services Program funding recommendations totaling $1,300,000.00. Funds have been identified and are available in the Department of Arts & Culture’s FY 2025 budget.  (APPROVED)

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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)

In accordance with O.C.G.A § 36-10-1, requests for approval of contractual agreements shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)

Arts and Libraries

Commission Districts Affected

All Districts                     ☒

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District 2                     ☐

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District 4                     ☐

District 5                     ☐

District 6                     ☐

Is this a purchasing item?

No

Summary & Background (First sentence includes Agency recommendation. Provide an executive summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.)

Scope of Work: The Department of Arts & Culture (FCAC) recommends the approval of the Contracts for Services (CFS) program recommendations in the amount of $1,300,00.00 to provide arts and cultural programs and activities for the citizens of Fulton County.  As a primary function of FCAC, the CFS program provides essential funding and technical assistance to nonprofit organizations and individual artists whose arts and cultural programs support the agency’s overall mission to enhance the quality of life for all Fulton County citizens. The CFS program supports arts and cultural programs and activities that provide opportunities for lifelong learning and participation in the arts for the citizens of Fulton County.  Fulton County funding serves as a catalyst for leveraging additional private, corporate, foundation, and other governmental support, which supports the stabilization of a strong and diverse arts and cultural ecosystem throughout the County.    The FY2025 CFS funding recommendations are the result of a competitive application and adjudication process.  Program guidelines are issued annually, detailing the application requirements, opportunities for funding, and evaluation criteria. Application workshops are held virtually, and technical assistance is offered individually to applicants upon request. For each round of funding, workshops are advertised throughout Fulton County, including North, Central, and South Fulton, to accommodate access to the program for organizations throughout the County. All workshops are free and open to the public. Notices were sent to Fulton County libraries, art centers and senior centers for distribution, posted on both the Fulton County Government and Fulton County Arts and Culture websites, mailed, and emailed to our internal mailing lists and distributed through numerous partners including Burnaway, Arts Critic ATL, WRFG, Art Papers, Purpose Possible, South Arts, Creative Place Making Summit, Georgia Center for Nonprofits and other Fulton County-based organizations.  Nonprofit organizations interested in providing arts and cultural services to Fulton County submit funding proposals for consideration.  A multi-step review and evaluation process (that includes staff review, citizen panel review, and Arts Council review) results in the enclosed recommendations, which are submitted here for the Board of Commissioners’ approval.

Community Impact: The CFS program seeks to improve the cultural health of individuals, organizations, and communities throughout Fulton County, with special emphasis on youth, seniors, people with disabilities and underserved communities.  The CFS program also contributes to the economic vitality of the community, including attracting new businesses and residents to the County

Department Recommendation: Under advisement, FCAC requests BOC approval of the attached FY2025 CFS funding recommendations

Project Implications: The CFS program is a primary function of FCAC that provides essential funding support to arts, cultural and service organizations in order to expand the arts to all residents of Fulton County.

Community Issues/Concerns: N/A

Department Issues/Concerns: Approval of the CFS recommendations is essential to addressing the financial needs of the arts and cultural community in the current year.

Fiscal Impact / Funding Source

Funding Line 1:

100-181-1810-1142