Lake County, OH, awards grants to various community organizations each year. Our goal is to support events and programs focused on culture, history, and the fine and performing arts that also positively impact the travel and tourism industry in Lake County. 

Applicants must be an entity incorporated in Lake County with a minimum one-year history of providing public programs or activities specifically related to arts and cultural heritage. The event must also be verified to increase tourism and overnight stays outside Lake County.

The applications will be judged in April of each year, and after they are reviewed, the Bureau's Board of Trustees will officially approve the grants.

The maximum grant award is $10,000. Those granted an award must use the funds within the current year of receiving it.

Tour Lake County recognizes the economic and cultural impact of our arts and culture programs for potential visitors. However, applicants must be aware that the grant funding process is competitive and not an entitlement or guarantee.

LCVB ARTS AND CULTURE FUND GRANT PROJECT FUNDS CANNOT BE USED TO FUND THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACTIVITIES:

 ·         Fundraisers

·         Capital improvements, expenditures, acquisitions, and restorations (e.g., facilities and equipment, website upgrades/improvements)

·         Organizational operating support or operating expenses not directly related to the proposed project

·         Annual or endowment campaigns or membership drives

·         Religious activities advancing or inhibiting a particular religious ideology

·         Re-granting

·         Scholarships, awards, cash prizes, or events whose primary purpose is to fund scholarships, awards, or cash prizes

·         Deficit reduction or elimination, trust endowments, cash reserves, penalty or litigation fees, loans, or interest on loans

·         Programs or activities that are not designed to involve the general public

·         Cost of receptions, food and beverage

·         Agent’s fees for programs contracted through commercial agencies

·         Travel outside of the United States

·         Advocacy of specific political causes or candidates