How to apply and receive a grant:

The mission of the Granville Arts Commission is to enhance the cultural arts in Granville and to support artists, artistic events, activities, education, and programs that enrich the community.

Arts and cultural organizations or individuals based in Granville or benefiting the Granville community can apply for funding grants from $100 to $1,000. Grants are reviewed monthly and awarded based on the proposal's contribution to the mission of the Granville Arts Commission.

Requirements for Receiving a Grant:

• The proposed arts activity must primarily benefit the Granville area community.

• Grant funds should be used as the applicant has indicated on the application.

• GAC will provide only one (1) grant award for any given event.

• All activities supported by GAC grants must be open to the public and accessible to persons with disabilities.

• “Sponsored in part by Granville Arts Commission” must be included in marketing information and displayed at the site of the activity. GAC logos (JPG and PDF format) are available for download HERE.

• Grant funds may not be used for “party art” (such as magicians, face painting, hair braiding, balloon sculpture) or for food, capital improvements, or fund-raising events.

• Grant funds may not be used for business start-up costs, for-profit businesses, and/or professional memberships or conferences.

• Grant funds may not be used to fund parts of the regular school curriculum.

• It is recommended to submit Grant Application Forms at least 30 days before your grant activities. Grant requests are reviewed monthly on the third Monday during GAC Committee meetings. GAC will not consider applications for funding AFTER the grant activities have already occurred.

How to Receive Grant funds:

To process the payment of grant funds, the grant recipient needs, within 30 days of grant activities, to:

Step One:

Download and complete the GAC Grant Reporting Form:

Step Two:

Submit your grant reporting form and attachments to the GAC Treasurer, Marilyn Sundin:

1. By email: sundin929@gmail.com

2. Or by mail: ATTN: Marilyn Sundin, 1670 Welsh Hills Road, Granville, Ohio, 43023

3. Or drop it off at the Granville Village Offices, ATTN: Marilyn Sundin, GAC, 141 East Broadway, Granville, OH 43023

PLEASE NOTE: No additional grants will be considered until Invoices, receipts, and final report for a previous grant have been received.