The Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is seeking applications for its Project Support grants to promote and encourage the breadth of arts and cultural programming in their community by supporting projects both large and small throughout Cuyahoga County.
Donor Name: Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
State: Ohio
County:
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 to $20,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
A project is a specific, connected set of activities with a beginning and an end, explicit goals/ objectives and a predetermined cost that does not equal the organization’s total annual budget. Projects may be one-time events, such as a festival or exhibit, or a defined series of events, such as classes or productions. Projects with multiple components must show that there is a cohesive theme that ties the project together. Proposed projects must be arts or cultural activities and have a public programming component. Open to the public does not mean that the project or program must be free. Note: Mural and public art projects must demonstrate meaningful community engagement and include an element of public programming to be eligible.
CAC strongly encourages applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)-led and serving organizations, as well as others that have been historically excluded or marginalized.
Funding Criteria
Successful grant applications will demonstrate Cuyahoga Arts & Culture’s three funding criteria:
- Public Benefit
- An organization’s ability to meaningfully connect with its community through its project.
- Artistic and Cultural Vibrancy
- An organization’s ability to create a relevant and engaging project.
- Organizational Capacity
- An organization’s ability to successfully plan for and manage its project.
Funding Information
- Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000 in Project Support based on your organization’s public arts and cultural expenses.
- Funding for projects occurring between January 1 – December 31, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Project Support grant, applicant organizations must meet all the following eligibility criteria:
- Have a permanent and viable base of operations in Cuyahoga County for at least one year prior to June 1, 2023
- Be a 501(c)(3) organization as verified by Guidestar’s Charity Check service
- Have produced or presented arts or culture program(s) open to the public within the previous two years prior to June 1, 2023 Provide the required financial documents
For more information, visit Projects Grants.
