[§9-19]  Performing arts grants program.  (a)  There is established a performing arts grants program, to be placed in the foundation for administrative purposes, to provide grants for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events.

     (b)  The foundation shall administer the performing arts grants program in accordance with this part.

     (c)  The foundation shall submit an annual report to the legislature, no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2026 and every regular session thereafter, on performing arts grants awarded and the outcomes of each performing arts event that received a grant. [L 2025, c 131, pt of §2]