General Operating and Partnership Support for Ohio’s Statewide Arts Service Organizations
Forecasted
General Operating and Partnership Support for Ohio’s Statewide Arts Service Organizations funds statewide service groups’ operations and council partnerships to strengthen Ohio’s arts and cultural communities.
Funder: Ohio Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Four-year awards; size determined by panel evaluation and allowable operating income; 1:1 cash match
Summary: Supports statewide arts service organizations’ operations and partnerships that strengthen Ohio’s arts, arts education, and cultural communities.
Key Information: Applicants must have received at least two qualifying Ohio Arts Council grants in the last four council fiscal years.
Description
The Ohio Arts Council provides general operating support to organizations that deliver statewide professional services to Ohio’s arts, arts education, and cultural communities. This program serves qualifying organizations through a process separate from the council’s competitive operating and project support programs. Funds can support administration, member services, program planning, education, and evaluation.
Grantees also partner with the council, drawing on their statewide networks and expertise. Activities may include presenting professional development, nominating grant review panelists, facilitating field visits, sharing constituents’ success stories, or leading collaborative initiatives. The program aims to strengthen the organizations that serve Ohio’s arts and cultural providers.
