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University of Rhode IslandDigitalCommons@URIState Humanities Committees (1979-1982) Education: National Endowment for the Arts andHumanities, Subject Files II (1962-1996)1979State Humanities Committees (1979-1982):Correspondence 02James F. VeningaFollow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/pell_neh_II_68This Correspondence is brought to you for free and open access by the Education: National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities, Subject Files II(1962-1996) at DigitalCommons@URI. It has been accepted for inclusion in State Humanities Committees (1979-1982) by an authorizedadministrator of DigitalCommons@URI. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@etal.uri.edu.Recommended CitationVeninga, James F., "State Humanities Committees (1979-1982): Correspondence 02" (1979). State Humanities Committees(1979-1982). Paper 24.http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/pell_neh_II_68/24http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/pell_neh_II_68/24• ·~f TEXAS COMMITTEE P.O. Box 19096 Arlington, Texas 76019 (817) 273-3174 T FOR THE HUMANITIES Mcmbcn A.Ian Y. Tanirchi Ouinn~n Auu1n Edm1o1nd L Pinrofl'1 Vlcr-Cluirman Slm Dunn.un Auuin Juno Urly o~nn Ruth ~llin8cr Carolyn G2lc:n1Ci.a Jo~' H. H_i!K'irlU Cullrp- Snrinn Un U'. Holmes.Jr. O;illn John Hy:ln G:alwn1on Mary Kelly ·53n Anronio Hou~1on Bill MdU - .. . 1 fr. \l.:'orrh .Marg;nia 8. Mdwillr Hou_~OI'.' Ror M. Mcnk1 Thoril.u E. POr1ir Arlington Bob R17 52ndcn D1llu M:a:r. Shunua ~ud P. Sipion El Puo Willi~ G. Tohnd ~gc R. Wool_fotk Pr;a.irir View JUno f'. Vrni.ng·a [1.rnni..- Diii:-riOr June 16, 1979 ' ~etsy Mccreight, Vice Chairperson Federation of Public Programs in the Humanities 113 Fa i rf.ax pri ve Huntington, WV 25705 Dear Betsy: The funding formula for the state humanities program as found in the current legislatfon is a matter of concern to some state committees. The~ appears to be general agreement that the formula as presently constituted should be revised to allow for 9reater equity in the process of allocatin9 federal funds to the various states. The Texas Committee for the Humanities has reviewed this matter, and it is our feeling that reauthorizing legislation should contain a revised formula. It is our belief that the new formula must respond adequately to the needs of both large and small states, while givin9 the NEH flexibility in meeting particular needs and rewarding special accomplishments within the individual states. Enclosed please fing the formula suggested by the TCH. While providing an adequat.e fin.ancial base to which each state committee would be entitled ($~50,0DO), the suggested formula provides a more prominent role for detei"riiinin~ additional allocations on a per capita basi50. However, per capita allocations would not be automatic, in light of the review process required. S~fficient, funds would remain for the discretionary use of the NEH in rewarding programs of excellence and in meeting particula.r needs that may exist in some of the states, regardless of population. I trust that the Federation's NtH Liaison Subcommittee will have an opportunity to revi~w this matter; it would be 9ood if the members of the Federation could respond to the various proposals that have been made by state committees in recent weeks. Si nee rely yours, James F. Veninga Executive Director JFV/jh xc: B.J. Stiles Steve Weiland ,. ·~ REVISED FUNDING FORMULA The following suggested formula is based on the NEH request to the Congress of $22.5 million for the Division of State Programs. Grant allocations to state humanities entities would be based on the. following provisions: 1. 60% of the total available funds shall be awarded to authorized humanities entities in the so states and 2 jurisdictions on an equal basis, with $500,000 of the total amount provided under this provision reserved for humanities entities in the 4 territories. 2. 30% of the total available funds shall be awarded tO authorized humanities entities in the 50 states and 2 jurisdictions on a per capita basis, subject to a review process that considers the extent to which. each entity is meeting the expressed humanities needs and interests in the state as evidenced by evaluation of past programming efforts and plans submitted to the NEH for future progra1111Tiing. Funds not allocated through this provision shall be available to state entities qualifying under provisions outlined in paragraph #3 below. 3. 10% of the total fonds, and any funds not awarded under paragraph #2 above, shall be available. to the Chairman of the NEH for allocation to the state · humanities entities on the basis of. geography, merit, and other factors deemed important by the Chairman. On the basis of the current appropriation request, the above would result in the following allocations: a) Available through paragraph #1: $ 13,500,000* b) Available through paragraph #2: $ 6,750,000 cl Available through paragraph #3: $ 2,250,000 $ 22,500,000 provision * On the basis of the current appropriations request, provisions outlined in paragraph #1 would r~sult in ~ach state humanities entity receiving $250,000 and eac.h territorial entity receiving $125,000. Texas Committee for the Humanities June 16, 1979 

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University of Rhode IslandDigitalCommons@URIState Humanities Committees (1979-1982) Education: National Endowment for the Arts andHumanities, Subject Files II (1962-1996)1979State Humanities Committees (1979-1982):Correspondence 12James F. VeningaFollow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/pell_neh_II_68This Correspondence is brought to you for free and open access by the Education: National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities, Subject Files II(1962-1996) at DigitalCommons@URI. It has been accepted for inclusion in State Humanities Committees (1979-1982) by an authorizedadministrator of DigitalCommons@URI. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@etal.uri.edu.Recommended CitationVeninga, James F., "State Humanities Committees (1979-1982): Correspondence 12" (1979). State Humanities Committees(1979-1982). Paper 14.http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/pell_neh_II_68/14http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/pell_neh_II_68/14·• . "· TEXAS COMMITTEE P.O. Box 19096 Arlington, Tew 76019 (817) 273-3174 DEC 13 1979 T FOR THE HUMANITIES AWi Y. Taniguchi Ouimun . Via:-Ctu.imun Aw.tin. 8m7Andcnon i..hbod< Macgu.critt Davmpon Ssn ~ruanic Awrin pmcsEuly Dali>• !f.mbEllmger Amrin . Cma1yn Galcna:ia 0,11.U Jam H. Hiaojma College Sarion ~ w .. Halma.Jr. Dall .. , John Hyuz G.lvmon MuyKdly Sm Anronio· !!ill !>lcK.Y Pt: Worth Mugaria B. Mdvillr Ho= Ror M. Mcnky Aumn Tb.:mm E. !'oner Arlingmn Bob Ray Smdcn o.n.s MuS!iinmn Canyon Leoni.rd P. Sipion El Pi.o -William G. Tala.Dd G=ll" R. Woollolk ~ Pairic ViC"W )""" P .. ".coins' Euauiw Director December 10, 1979 The Honorable Claiborne Pell United States Senate 325 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Dear Senator Pell: I believe that Betsy Mccreight, President of the Federation of Public Programs in the Hl!lllanities, has writ:ten to you concerning suggestions of the Executive Co111Tii:ttee of the Federation relative to reauthorizing legislation affecting the state hunianities program. If these suggesti9ns, which are design to ensure continuity and a smooth transition in :those states opting for state agency status for the state humanities program, can be incorporated into S.1386, th.is bill will have the support of the Texas Conlnittee for the Humanities. Further, in my capacity as a member of the Executive Committee of the Federation, I wil 1 be pleased to conyey to other state h~manities councils the reasons for our support. The suggestions made, however, are extremely important ones to those of us involved in thiS endeavor and, in order for the legislation to be accepted with unanimity, I urge their incorporation into the legislation. We are most grateful to you for your leadership in this area. "";VI:;~ Ja" F. "" Og• Executive Director ~--- ------ ._-_,.._- --

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