While arts organizations in Raleigh receive robust support from the city, much of that funding is tied directly to operations and programming. According to data from the Cultivating Creativity final draft plan, there are currently more than 300 nonprofit arts organizations in Wake. Part of the reason for Wake’s low spending is that Wake County has 12 municipalities that United Arts Wake County, the county’s designated local arts agency (LAA), has to support on an annual budget of less than $2 million. Raleigh allocates more than $27 million to arts and culture in its budget, including money that goes to public arts facilities and venues. Smaller arts organizations are welcome to apply, but traditionally, parks, museums, stadiums and other athletics facilities have been awarded funds.