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Bill Summary · HB 1049

Summary of HB 1049 (2025 Session) – North Carolina

Title

Funding for Shotgun House Museum

Purpose and Intent

HB 1049 seeks to provide targeted state funding to support improvements to the restored Shotgun House in Winston-Salem. The goal is to enhance the property as an immersive museum that serves students, visitors, and community gatherings.

Key Provisions

  • Funding Source and Amount

    • Appropriates $250,000 in nonrecurring General Fund dollars for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
    • The funds are designated as a directed grant to a nonprofit organization.

  • Recipient

    • Triad Cultural Arts, Inc., a nonprofit organization, would receive the directed grant.

  • Use of Funds

    • The grant is intended to support improvements to the restored Shotgun House in the City of Winston-Salem.
    • The improvements are to facilitate the Shotgun House’s function as an immersive museum and to support related activities for students, visitors, and community gatherings.

  • Effective Date

    • The act would become effective on July 1, 2026.

Affected Parties

  • Primary Beneficiary
    • Triad Cultural Arts, Inc. (nonprofit) – recipients of the $250,000 directed grant.
  • Site/Program Beneficiaries
    • The Shotgun House in Winston-Salem – enhancements aimed at improving its role as an immersive museum.
    • Students, visitors, and the local community who participate in or attend programs and events at the museum.

Fiscal and Procedural Details

  • Funding Type
    • Nonrecurring (one-time) appropriation from the General Fund.
  • Statutory Authority
    • The General Assembly intends to appropriate funds through the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM) to administer the directed grant.
  • Sunset/Termination
    • Nonrecurring funds imply a one-time allocation; any ongoing integration or maintenance would depend on future appropriations or supplemental legislation.

Timeline and Compliance Considerations

  • Disbursement Timing
    • Funds are appropriated for the 2026-2027 fiscal year; precise disbursement schedule would be managed by OSBM in coordination with Triad Cultural Arts, Inc.
  • Reporting and Accountability
    • As a directed grant, typical requirements would include compliance with state reporting, use-of-funds verification, and alignment with the project scope (improvements to the Shotgun House and programming for immersive museum experiences). Specific reporting requirements would be set by OSBM and the grant agreement.

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