Between 6 to 12 Cleveland-Centric Projects Will Receive Awards Ranging from $250,000 to $500,000

Wednesday, January 31, 2024 — Cleveland — Mayor Justin M. Bibb announced nearly $3 million is now available for local artists through the City’s Transformative Arts Fund (TAF) grant program.  The program will provide funding for projects and initiatives led by Cleveland-based artists.  The application portal opened today and those who are interested have until 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, March 30 to apply.

“Our local creative community provides the heartbeat that keeps our neighborhoods vibrant and alive – they inspire our children, bring difficult societal challenges to light, and empower us to take action,” said Mayor Bibb.  “This transformative-level of funding we will be providing is designed to award artists who propose projects that will have a sustained, positive impact in the community long after they are completed.”

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