Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state as part of its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education grants. A total of 269 grants were awarded as part of the state’s initial disbursement for fiscal year 2024, which began on July 1. A complete list of first-round fiscal year 2024 grantees can be found here.
The Bridge Grant will provide funding for operating support to 162 nonprofit arts organizations, many of which may have been negatively affected by COVID-19. The Project Grant will help fund 44 single art projects, which may include an art exhibit, a theatre production, a series of children’s workshops, an artist residency, or may be used for capacity building projects, such as developing a strategic plan, creating a development plan, or providing professional development. The Arts Education Program Grant will be distributed to 63 organizations to support the arts in K-12 education, and may include a variety of disciplines, from visual art to music or theatre, to dance and creative writing.
“Across our state, Georgia’s vibrant arts organizations encourage a sense of community and global connectivity through experiences and cultural expression that also enhance our downtowns and support small businesses,” said Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Further, they provide opportunities for students who will become the core creative workforce sought by Georgia businesses from technology companies to electrical engineers. These awards will help organizations statewide continue to advance a high quality of life for Georgians, and we look forward to the benefits they will provide.”
Examples of uses of programs or organizations receiving grants include Wilkes County’s Bartram Trail Regional Library System, which will use a…
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