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Summit County arts board seeks grant proposals and applications

July 2, 2008

The County of Summit Regional Arts and Cultural District Board is currently seeking grant applicants and proposals for its Sept. 1 review deadline.

In 2007, the Regional Arts & Cultural Board began providing grants to programs conducted by not-for-profit organizations and agencies for activities in the performing and visual arts plus architecture, design and preservation.

This year, Summit County has allocated $30,000 of public funds to be distributed by the Board.

A grant application form and information are available online at http://www.co.summit.oh.us/executive/Arts&CulturalBrdhome.htm

Last year, grants ranged from $500 to $5,000, helping sponsor concerts, educational materials and hands-on art activities for families.

Organizations applying must be an IRS-designated 501(c)3. Funded programs must have a component that is open to the public.