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 [log in to unmask]