The Performing Arts Scholarship Foundation (PASF) has awarded $42,000 in grants to five local arts organizations in Santa Barbara, including the Santa Barbara Symphony and Community Arts Music Association, to support music education programs. The Hermitage Artist Retreat received over $238,000 in grants to facilitate artist residencies and community arts initiatives in Florida, enhancing audience engagement with leading artists. In Kansas, nearly $1.3 million has been allocated to 108 recipients across 42 counties to support various artistic projects, contributing significantly to the state's economy. Arts for Learning Maryland's Bloomberg Arts Internship Program is expanding with new funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies, aiming to provide more internships and mentorship opportunities for Baltimore students. Additionally, SLC Arts has announced $160,000 in grants available for cultural programming, further promoting artistic initiatives.