The Classic Center Cultural Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications 2024

ATHENS, GA– August 12, 2024 –The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2024 community grant. Each year, the Cultural Foundation awards grant funding up to $5,000 to support performing, visual, or culinary arts efforts and workforce development initiatives aligning with the hospitality industry in Athens-Clarke County. The deadline to apply for this grant is Monday, September 16. A committee will evaluate applicants, and the recipient(s) will be awarded in October.

The Classic Center Cultural Foundation’s grant funding will require a completed application, a proposal of the project, event, or performance your company/organization is looking to achieve, and a timeline for one calendar year for completion of project.

Past Projects include:

· Community theatre projects

· Funds for public art in a local park

· Space rent for a traveling exhibit at The Classic Center

· Securing a musical act to perform for area schools

· Creating a Hospitality Pathway for local high school students

· Aiding in the purchase of a FarmBot to assist culinary students in their community garden

Please note the grant is limited to programs or organizations in Athens-Clarke County, and applications are due no later than Monday, September 16.Visit ClassicCenter.com/Grants or email Foundation@ClassicCenter.com for more information on how to apply for this year’s grant program.

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The mission of The Classic Center Cultural Foundation is to provide resources to entertain and educate the local community and foster economic growth by providing and supporting diverse performing, visual, and culinary arts programs, as well as workforce development initiatives, while working to maintain The Classic Center in a state-of-the-art condition