Is 'Even though we receive operating funds from the state, there are a myriad of additional expenses to be met, such as welding equipment for sculpture, pottery wheels for ceramics, and computers for graphics.' a fitting logical lead-up to 'The funding provided by the state covers absolutely everything.'
Even though we receive operating funds from the state, there are a myriad of additional expenses to be met, such as welding equipment for sculpture, pottery wheels for ceramics, and computers for graphics.###The funding provided by the state covers absolutely everything.