Políticas públicas de financiamento e sua relevância para a manutenção e expansão de projetos culturais: o caso da filarmônica Lyra popular de Mucugê

This article analyzes the relevance of public cultural financing policies to the sustainability and expansion of the Lyra Popular de Mucugê Philharmonic, a non-profit institution dedicated to preserving intangible heritage and promoting music education in the interior of Bahia, Brazil. The research adopts a qualitative, descriptive approach based on a case study and an institutional experience report. The study examines the main cultural policies in force in Brazil and in the state of Bahia, with emphasis on the National Aldir Blanc Policy for Cultural Promotion (PNAB), parliamentary amendments, and municipal contracts, as well as their impacts on the Philharmonic’s activities. The results show that public funding has been decisive for the revitalization of the institution, ensuring financial stability, institutional strengthening, and the expansion of educational and cultural actions. It is concluded that public cultural financing policies play a strategic role in valuing regional artistic expressions, promoting social inclusion, and fostering human development, especially in inland territories historically marked by limited access to cultural assets.