Grant Money

Special Project Grants are Available!

A total of $150,000 is now available from ArtsinStark, The County Arts Council, for Stark County non-profit organizations who propose projects that grow the arts to create smarter kids, new jobs and healthier communities. This will be the only round of Special Project Grants from ArtsinStark this year.

For projects to be considered, they must be completed between January 1 – December 31, 2009 and fall into one of two focus areas: SmArts and Innovation. SmArts grants are only awarded to local schools and, therefore, all schools must apply in this category. Detailed information about the focus areas is included in the Guidelines, which will become available, along with grant application forms, starting on Monday, October 6 at www.artsinstark.com. (click on the “Grant Money” page). The application deadline is Friday November 7.

Innovation

Designed to fund creative projects that break new ground. This can be a project that is new to Stark County or new to a demographic not normally served by the organization.

SmArts

This category is meant to fund partnerships between schools and arts organizations to supercharge learning around core subjects. Short-term partnerships, (3-9 months) initiated by a teacher or team of teachers, tied to specific educational objectives with some type of measurement, are the goals.

If you have any questions about this process, please contact Anne Wadian the ArtsinStark Grants Officer at 330-453-1075, ext 204 or via awadian@artsinstark.com. Forms can also be obtained at the ArtsinStark offices located at 900 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton.

GUIDELINES
Download as a WORD document.  As a PDF document.

Mini Grant Application (requesting $500 or less)

Download as a WORD document.

Regular Grant Application (requesting $501 to $10,000)

Download as a WORD document

** All applications are also availabe in the ArtsinStark offices, 900 Cleveland Avenue NW, Canton 44701.  330-453-1075. 

Special Project Granting Calendar

Mon, October 6           Applications available

Thurs, October 16      Granting Workshop (optional)
 
Fri, October 24            Count Us In deadline, 4:00 pm (AIS office)

Fri, November 7          Application Deadline (4:00 p.m.)

Wed, December 10    Board approves recommendations 

Are you looking for information about the SmArts grant long-term grant application?  Click Here!

FAQ about Public Art

Q: I am an artist and I want do do a piece of public art.  But, I would like an ArtsinStark grant to complete it. Can I receive one?

A: Mini Grants and Special Project Grants are available from ArtsinStark.  The next round of these grants will be available in the Fall 2008.  At this time, however, grants are only available to non-profit organizations and not individuals.  As an individual artist, you may seek to partner with a non-profit organization to apply for one of these grants and thus make the project a piece of public art that will benefit the community.

It is a common misconception that ArtsinStark distributes money directly to individual artists and arts galleries.  Our primary means to distribute funds is through our grants.  Information for the next round of grants will be available in the Fall 2008.

Download the list of ALL winning grants since we started.

Questions about GRANTING? 

Please contact Anne Wadian at 330-453-1075.

To apply for new funding, we need to see how you've used your past funding.  If you need a copy of the Final Report for a Mini Grant -- we've included it on our website.  If you need a copy of the Final Report form for a Regular (over $500 Special Project Grant), it's on the site too.

If you've received funding, we want the world to know.  Please use this artwork on all your printed materials.  If you need a copy of this in a different format, or you need a new window cling (Proudly Supported by ArtsinStark), please call our office 330-453-1075, ext 204 or contact awadian@artsinstark.com


Please download this image if you are a grants winner. 

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Every grant tells a story.

Tell us yours.  In 100 words or less.  We want to know how someone's life was changed through the arts?  How did the program, funded by ArtsinStark, make a difference in your community?  your school?  your heart?  Send your ArtsinStark GRANT SUCCESS STORIES and pics to judi@artsinstark.com