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Cultural Roadmap Funding Goals Set

DurhamApr 1, 20261 min read

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The advocacy subcommittee agreed to seek $50,000 from the City and $50,000 from the County for FY27, for a combined $100,000, while pursuing unanimous approval of the Cultural Roadmap.

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Durham Cultural Advisory Board

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What this means

This was an advocacy target, not an approved funding allocation. Members plan to build support for the Cultural Roadmap, prepare for a larger FY27–28 budget request, and organize ongoing community communications. The main advocacy period is expected to run from May through June before an August joint City-County presentation.

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Agreed to advocate for unanimous approval of the Cultural Roadmap.
Agreed to advocate for $50,000 from the City and $50,000 from the County for FY27.
Agreed to prepare for advocacy for a larger Cultural Roadmap budget in FY27–28.
Agreed to establish an ongoing advocacy and communications structure involving board members and the broader community.
Approved the minutes from the March 18, 2026 meeting.
Agreed to continue meeting every other Wednesday at noon, with the next meeting scheduled for April 15, 2026.

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