Organization Grants

The purpose of the Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) Organization Grants is to provide Medina County with an enhanced and broadened cultural life. MCAC encourages and stimulates the practice and appreciation of the arts in Medina County and provides the people of Medina County with opportunities to participate in, experience, and enjoy the arts. One of MCAC’s role is to assist and support existing groups and individuals who are engaged in efforts designed to enhance the arts. MCAC provides this assistance through advocating for, supporting and nurturing the arts.

Congratulations to Our 2024 Grantees!

Medina County Arts Council (MCAC) awards a total of $5,000 in 2024 to county organizations with an arts-centered focus or arts related projects***.

MCAC is pleased to announce the 2024 Organization Grant Recipients! These grants will allow organizations to provide opportunities to learn and experience artistic expression and make art accessible to all in Medina County.

  • Access The Arts - To provide art lessons to the clients of the Medina County Home.

  • Buckeye Community Theatre – To support the production of Beauty and the Beast, Jr. - open to all county students.

  • Downtown Wadsworth Merchants' Guild - Support Summer Concert Series 2024.

  • Integrated Community Solutions – For ICS Art Group classes for individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities.

  • Lodi Family Center - Assist in expanding the existing art program into a second classroom in the former Lodi Elementary School building.

  • Medina Chorus - For support of Fall/Winter Choral Concert Season.

  • Medina County Show Biz - For Youth Play (non-musical) production. This project allows youth to experience acting growth and be featured on the stage - open to all county residents.

  • Medina Creative Housing - Support for Art-ability! program aimed at providing individuals with disabilities an opportunity to explore their artistic talents under the guidance of a professional artist in residence.

  • Planet Joy Studio/Peaceworks - To accommodate a guest artist every other month to educate and teach Planet Joy artists.

  • Wadsworth Community Radio 97.1 FM – For production and airing Christmas Concert series and weekly local radio programming.

*** The primary support for MCAC grants come from contributions entrusted to us through gifts and annual fundraising events.

Support the Arts - Become a friend of Medina County Arts Council today! Your contribution to MCAC supports our mission and builds opportunities for Medina County’s artists and creative communities. There is no amount too small or too large.

 

Medina County Arts Council Organization Grant Application Info:

Online Application: Application Window Now Closed

Grant Application Deadline is March 31, 2024

If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

    • The requesting nonprofit organization must be located in Medina County.

    • The requesting organization must be an arts-focused non-profit with 501(c)(3) status or a not-for-profit educational, religious, or recovery institution with a specific arts related project.

    • Profits from any event or special project of the requesting organization shall be used to promote the arts in Medina County.

    • The mission of the requesting organization or for a specific project must have an arts focus.

    • The Medina County Arts Council does not provide funds for tangible property (i.e. paint, costumes, equipment, etc.) therefore grant applications should not request monies to purchase these types of items.

    • Appropriate requests include financial support for general operating expenses, or for special projects such as guest artists’ fees, play royalties, publicity, etc.

    • The funds must be used within the calendar year awarded (Jan. 1-Dec.31, 2024)

    • Submit a completed online grant application before March 31, 2024 deadline

    • Proof of 501(c)(3) status by including the Internal Revenue Service letter of determination of nonprofit status OR proof of application for status OR proof of not-for-profit determination if not a 501(c)(3) organization.

    • A budget must be submitted at the time of application by sending it to [email protected]. This estimate of expenses should also show anticipated sources of income including other grants and admission receipts.

    • Planning for your publicity and programs must include the use of the Arts Council logo and a statement crediting the MCAC with financial support. Use of the logo and support statement must continue in published materials for 12 months after the receipt of the grant. If you are awarded a grant, you will receive copies of the logos that apply.

    • A final report form must be submitted within 60 days after the end of your project or grant period. You will receive a copy of this form with notification that your grant application has been approved. Succeeding grant applications will not be heard until previous grants have been closed by receipt of the Final Report.

    • All grant recipients are required to send a representative to the 2025 Annual Meeting, held in February to provide a five minute verbal final report to the MCAC Board of Trustees.

 
 

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