§ 2.2-2430. Funds of the Board
The Director of the Department of Planning and Budget shall oversee and approve the disbursement of all funds appropriated to the Board. Upon approval, the funds of the Board shall be disbursed for the following general purposes:
1. Annual operating grant-funding to public broadcasting stations for developing, acquiring, producing, and distributing programs and related services that support local needs of pre-school and adult education; disseminating information to the citizenry regarding the government and its affairs; promoting tourism and enhancing the Commonwealth's economic development; and supporting other programs that inform, educate, and entertain the citizenry with noncommercial programming.
2. Annual contract-funding to public broadcasting stations to regionally manage and provide programming and related services that directly support the instructional activities of local schools and home educators.
3. Matching capital-funding to public broadcasting stations for construction and equipment modernization to keep Virginia stations consistent with industry standards.
4. Funding for specific programs and projects to be provided by a public broadcasting station that may not be included in another funding category.
(1997, c. 858, § 2.1-563.27:5; 2001, c. 844.)
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