Gwinnett Creativity Fund offering grants for non-profit arts org

The Gwinnett Board of Commissioners and Explore Gwinnett have announced Gwinnett’s first arts grants program, the Gwinnett Creativity Fund.

The program’s goals are to “allow non-profit arts organizations to grow and evolve, provide programmatic and educational opportunities, engage underserved audiences and enhance Gwinnett’s economic development and cultural landscape.”

There are two grants offered; the General Operating Grant is accepting applications May 11 through May 22, and the Project Grant is accepting applications June 10 through July 15.

Information: https://www.gwinnettcreativityfund.com/.

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