Arts Council Grants

Arts Council grants provide funding to support arts programming, performances, projects and exhibits in Erie County.

The review of grant applications and the allocation of funds are conducted by an independent allocations panel with ratification by the Arts Council Board of Trustees.

Which Grant is Right for You?

• Project Grants provide between $500 and $5,000 to support various community arts projects in Erie County. See specific eligibilty requirements in the Project Grants section.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2008

• Programming Support grants support organizations that produce and present arts and cultural exhibits. Applicants must be approved by the Arts Council board after completing a Verification of Eligibility form.

VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY DUE: July 1, 2008
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 15, 2008

Apply for up to $5,000 for community arts projects in Erie County. Read more about Arts Council Project Grants.

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In our 2007-2008 fiscal year, the Arts Council of Erie distributed over half a million dollars in grants. Your support makes this possible!

View a complete list of our grant recipients here.