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Placemaking Project Grants (Artsnow Creative Investment Program) is sponsored by Artsnow (in partnership with Summit County Land Bank). These grants provide direct support to projects that advance creative placemaking efforts aligned with The Cultural Plan, using arts and culture to strengthen neighborhoods, activate public spaces, and respond to local priorities in collaboration with residents and community par…
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Placemaking Project Grants Overview - ArtsNow Placemaking Project Grants Overview We believe creative placemaking transforms neighborhoods — shaping how we gather, how we move through space, and how we feel at home. Placemaking Project Grants are made possible through a generous investment and partnership with the Summit County Land Bank.
This funding provides direct support to projects that advance creative placemaking efforts aligned with The Cultural Plan across Summit County. In 2026, the City of Akron has committed $25,000 for projects that occur in Akron. These grants support projects that use arts and culture as a tool to strengthen neighborhoods, activate public spaces, and respond to local priorities in collaboration with residents and community partners.
All applications, attachments, and work samples will be submitted through ArtsNow’s online grant platform. Applications will be reviewed by a panel of conflict-free reviewers with diverse experience in arts administration, arts activities, or arts funding. July 13, 2026 – Application available to preview in the grant portal July 27, 2026 @ 12pm – Optional Information Webinar August 1, 2026 – Application opens August 16, 2026–11:59 p.
m. – Application closes Early October – Applicants notified Applicants can only submit one application. This grant program provides support up to $10,000 for projects that advance the Akron/Summit Cultural Plan’s priority of using creative placemaking to invest in and activate neighborhoods across Summit County.
Eligible projects can include, but are not limited to: Arts festivals, music, dance, literary or theatrical performances, or workshops. Art, movement, literature/poetry, or music therapy programming. Writing or visual art activities.
Marketing and outreach to target populations. Grant awards will be made to 501(c)(3) organizations. In 2026, grant awards can be made to a fiscal sponsor.
All eligible projects must take place in ADA-compliant facilities. Outdoor activities must be accessible via ADA-compliant pathways. Funding is intended to support a specific project, not general operating support.
Administrative costs directly tied to the project may be included. Registration is free, but required: https://placemaking2026. eventbrite.
com . Email: Grants@ArtsNow. org
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Projects that advance creative placemaking in Summit County, Ohio. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Placemaking Project Grants (Artsnow Creative Investment Program) are due September 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Placemaking Project Grants (Artsnow Creative Investment Program) is funded by Artsnow (in partnership with Summit County Land Bank). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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