Arts Advocates released the following statements after a surprise proposal from Gov. Gavin Newsom's May Budget Revision that would eliminate $11.5 million in arts funding for the Equitable Payroll Fund, a program dedicated to funding arts workers in small nonprofit arts organizations, including theatres, orchestras and dance organizations.
Signed into law in late 2022, SB 1116 established the Equitable Payroll Fund (EPF), a grant program designed to support live performances – and workers directly – by providing reimbursements of payroll expenses. This program supports jobs for both production and non-production employees at small nonprofit performing arts organizations (SNPAOs) with adjusted gross revenue under $2 million.
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