Among our most important and consistent partnerships are those we have with the state art agencies (SAAs) and regional arts organizations (RAOs). Every year, the Arts Endowment awards 40 percent of our grantmaking budget to these agencies, which represent either an individual state or a particular region of the country. They are our 'boots on the ground,' so to speak, and tailor their programs and grant opportunities to the particular needs and populations of their jurisdictions.