There are several programs and organizations in Ohio that provide grants for the performing arts. Many come from the Ohio Arts Council, while others come from businesses and private organizations. There are often stringent requirements, and the process to receive Ohio Performing Arts Grants is competitive. The grants vary in type; however, there are some geared specifically toward organizations while others are geared toward individuals and professionals.
Ohio Arts Council Grants
Building Cultural Diversity Initiative - Grants of up to $5,000 are provided to culturally diverse organizations for programming, project support, or short-term professional development of administrators.
Artist Visits For Schools And Community Organizations - This grant program provides funding for schools and community organizations to collaborate with and host artists.
Awards Recognizing Individual Artistic Achievement - Grants provide financial support, allowing artists to develop their skills, experiment and explore their chosen form.
The Ohio Arts Council
727 E. Main Street
Columbus, OH 43205
614-466-2613
oac.state.oh.us
Business Sponsored Grants
PNC Financial Services Group - PNC Arts Alive Initiative includes $1.5 million to help fund visual and performing arts groups in 14 Ohio counties.
pncartsalive.com
Other Funding Organizations
Arts Midwest Performing Arts Fund Grant - Helps touring professional performing artists throughout Arts Midwest's nine-state region.
2908 Hennepin Avenue, Suite 200
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612-341-0755
artsmidwest.org
Granville Arts Commission - Providing grants between $50 and $500 to arts and cultural organizations or individuals who are based in Granville or whose work benefits Granville.
Granville Arts Commission
Village of Granville
141 East Broadway
Granville, OH 43023
granvillearts.org
Greater Columbus Arts Council - Grants available for organizations and artists.
100 E. Broad St., Suite 2250
Columbus, OH 43215
614-224-2606
gcac.org
The Robert Kaplan Family Foundation, Inc.
c/o BP America Bldg.
200 Public Sq., Ste. 2300
Cleveland, OH 44114
216-363-4560
