The National Conference of State Legislatures put out a book in October
1995 "Creative Solutions for Funding the Arts" that examines various
state and local funding options, such as earmarked taxes, special tax
districts (such as the Chicago Park district), lottery funds, etc.

Their phone number is 303-830-2200.  When it came out, the book's price
was $25.

Another possible source is Americans for the Arts, which used to the
National Assembly of Local Arts Agencies.  Their number is 202-371-2830.
While they are "art" focused, local arts agencies fund a variety of
areas often including humanities and science.

Andy Finch
AAM Government Affairs
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