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2004 Session

Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)

Chief Patron: Callahan
Cold War Museum

Item 531 #35h

Item 531 #35h

First Year - FY2005 Second Year - FY2006
Nonstate Agencies
State Grants to Nonstate Entities-Nonstate Agencies FY2005 $75,000 FY2006 $75,000 GF

Language
Page 388, after line 37, insert:
"Out of the amounts for Financial Assistance for Cultural and Artistic Affairs, $75,000 the first year and $75,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to The Cold War Museum."


Explanation
(This amendment provides a general fund grant of $75,000 each year to the Cold War Museum to support its continuing development. The Cold War Museum is in the process of a fundraising study, assessing its collections, and finalizing the architectural plans necessary to locate the museum at the former Lorton Nike Missile Base. The museum is dedicated both preserving Cold War history and honoring Cold War veterans and recently became a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate.)