ArtSTART

ArtSTART

General Project Support for Organizations
The ArtSTART program provides flexible, accessible funding to help organizations complete short-term
projects addressing a wide variety of goals and objectives. Most awards support the programming of new
or emerging organizations, including first-time OAC applicants, as well as new or established organizations
in areas not served by other arts providers.

ELIGIBILITY: All applicants must possess nonprofit status or
nonprofit intent but need not be registered with the IRS as a 501(c)
(3) nonprofit. Applicants may be: 1) arts and cultural organizations
in any arts discipline (literature, performing arts, visual arts,
traditional arts, multidisciplinary arts, etc.); 2) other organizations
that provide arts programming (government entities, social
service agencies, etc.); or 3) educational organizations (public,
private, charter, and parochial schools from pre-kindergarten
through university level) that demonstrate a commitment to arts
programming in a larger community setting.
Organizations receiving support through the Sustainability or
Statewide Arts Service Organization programs are ineligible to
apply.

Details

• Agency: Ohio Arts Council
• Matching Required: Yes
• Financial Details: GRANT AWARDS: Applicants may request up to $5,000. All awards
require a 1:1 cash match. ArtSTART grantees generally receive a portion of their request relative to their application score.