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Here’s a comprehensive overview of Rhode Island Code of Regulations Title 665 – State Council on the Arts, current through March 2025:
📘 Title 665 – Structure & Scope
Title 665 comprises two chapters governing the State Council on the Arts (RISCA):
Chapter 10 – Arts
General arts-related provisions (Subchapter 00, N/A). (rules.sos.ri.gov)
Chapter 20 – Grants and Certification
Focuses on grant programs and certification processes (Subchapter 00, N/A), divided into:
Part 1 – Cultural Facilities Grant Program
Part 2 – Motion Picture Production Tax Credit Certification (rules.sos.ri.gov, law.cornell.edu, regulations.justia.com, risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com)
🔍 Part 1 – Cultural Facilities Grant Program
Establishes detailed rules for creating, funding, and administering cultural facility grants:
Purpose & Authority
Sets RISCA’s mandate to award matching grants for capital projects at nonprofit cultural facilities under §42‑75‑2 and the APA (regulations.justia.com, rules.sos.ri.gov).
Key Definitions
Defines terms like applicant, cultural facility, matching funds, and named recipients (e.g., Trinity Repertory Company). (rules.sos.ri.gov)
Application Process
Requires electronic forms, detailed project info—scope, budget, timeline, assurances, and supporting docs. (rules.sos.ri.gov)
Eligibility & Evaluation
Grants are limited to 501(c)(3) nonprofits owning or leasing cultural facilities (with 10-year lease), for capital—not operational—projects. Applications evaluated based on need, community/economic impact, and organizational capacity. (rules.sos.ri.gov)
Grant Terms & Conditions
Grants typically ≤ $250K (exceptions allowed); must be matched dollar-for-dollar (25% in-kind). Projects must begin within a year and complete within two; extension policy in place. (rules.sos.ri.gov)
Executive Director Authority & Appeals
Executive Director may act on Council’s behalf; decisions can be appealed to the full Council. (law.cornell.edu)
Severability
Invalidating any provision does not affect the remainder of the rules. (rules.sos.ri.gov)
🎬 Part 2 – Motion Picture Production Tax Credit Certification
References and adopts jointly promulgated regulations with the Division of Taxation for certifying motion picture production tax credits under 280‑RICR‑20‑20‑5. Effective March 18, 2018. (risos-apa-production-public.s3.amazonaws.com)
✅ Summary Table
Part
Program
Highlights
1
Cultural Facilities Grant
Matching capital grants, eligibility rules, detailed evaluation, award process, appeals
2
Motion Picture Production Tax Credit Certification
Certification rules jointly overseen with Rhode Island Taxation
🚀 Next Steps
Would you like:
A deep dive into any section (e.g., scoring criteria for grants, lease requirements, appeals process)?
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Recent updates, including the proposed amendment from last month? (providencereporter.com, rules.sos.ri.gov)
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