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FAMU reallocates funds but Marching 100 comes out ahead
A new change in the FAMU Foundation's budget proposal zeroed out $400,000 for the Marching 100, but it's not a loss for the band. Here's why.
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Florida A&M's storied marching band has snatched victory from the jaws of defeat.
In the Florida A&M University Foundation’s prolonged efforts of approving a 2025-26 fiscal year budget, a new revision required its board to zero out $400,000 that would’ve supported the FAMU Marching 100 band
But it's not a loss for the acclaimed program.
Here's why: To make up for it, the university is tapping into its "carry forward funds" to support the band with roughly $800,000. Such funds are unspent money from previous budget years that the organization saves and uses for future expenses.
It's a win for the Marching 100 as the money will help with bringing its headcount up to 330 student players, among other plans.