CHARDON, Ohio -- The Ohio Arts Council has awarded nearly $182,000 to arts organizations, schools and cultural programs in Lake and Geauga counties as part of a record $23.3 million funding round — the largest in the agency’s history.

The grants were among 965 approved July 30, marking the council’s first and broadest funding round for fiscal year 2026, a press release from the council said. Funding comes from the state’s 2026-27 budget, which includes a record-high $53.5 million appropriation for the arts council over two years.

In Lake County, recipients include:

In Geauga County, recipients include:

Sustainability grants provide ongoing support for arts and cultural activities, ensuring stable funding for organizations of all sizes. ArtSTART awards offer flexible, accessible funding

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