Article: Arts council cuts grants to 13 groups.

Byline: Dawn DeCwikiel-Kane

Jan. 13--GREENSBORO -- Worried about its ability to raise money in a sagging economy, the United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro has reduced grants to arts groups and projects. The advocacy and fundraising organization will cut 5 percent from the $715,788 that it planned to give 13 local nonprofit arts groups for the fiscal year that began July 1. Nor will it distribute another $55,000 in supplemental grants for special projects as planned. Overall, the arts council will cut this fiscal year's budget by 12 percent, to $1.3 million. It will leave vacant its development director's job and reduce other administrative ...

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