# Naughty Stimulus Grants Lawmakers Enraged Over 'Obscene' NEA Programs Funded by Feds By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-01 | Naughty Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nea-stimulus-grants References: [foxnews](http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/07/31/congress-blasts-obscene-programs-funded-nea-stimulus-grants/?test=latestnews) The NEA stimulus grants paid for by the Fed have enabled the arts to subsist despite the recession, but some lawmakers are blasting some of the programs funded with government money. According to Fox News, the NEA stimulus grants were in the ballpark of $80 million dollars. The funds were dispersed nationwide to dance troupes, theaters, museums, and orchestras--including $25,000 for San Francisco's [Jess Curtis/Gravity](http://www.jesscurtisgravity.org/), whose dance troupe's 'Symmetry Project' can be seen in the gallery above--and $25,000 for [CounterPULSE](http://www.counterpulse.org), whose weekly pansexual "Perverts Put Out" performance series is getting lawmakers' collective knickers in a twist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Naughty](https://www.trendhunter.com/naughty) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **NEA Stimulus Grants:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to use NEA stimulus grants to support innovative and boundary-pushing art projects. - **Government-funded Arts Programs:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and engaging arts programs that can be funded by the government to support the arts industry and stimulate creativity. - **Criticism of Government Funding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Address concerns and find solutions to improve the transparency and accountability of government-funded arts initiatives. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Arts and Culture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce technology and digital platforms to enhance and expand the reach of art and cultural experiences for a wider audience. - **Government Funding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms and systems that streamline the process of applying for and allocating government grants for various industries, including the arts. - **Public Policy and Advocacy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop tools and resources that help policymakers and advocates better understand the impact and value of arts funding in communities, promoting greater support and appreciation for the arts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cultural Exhibition Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exhibit-columbus.md) - [Hobby-Funding Sweepstakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-passion-protection-program.md) - [Art-Promoting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beige-billboards.md) - [Nurse Well-Being Program Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/american-nurses-foundation.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Public Grants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enhancing-access-to-spaces.md) - [Government-Paired Printing Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/print-procurement-program.md) - [All-Black Touring Burlesque Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touring-burlesque-company.md) - [Community Project Micro-Grant Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microgrant-program.md) - [Culture-Focused Crowdfunding Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntd-international-competitions.md)