Valley arts programs to receive $250K, including Stambaugh, Warren Amphitheater
Valley arts are about to receive funds to help their organizations from the state.
In a press release from the Ohio Department of Development, more than $23 million for supporting arts programs throughout Ohio, including nearly $250,000 to Valley art programs.
The Henry R. Stambaugh Auditorium Association, better known as Stambaugh Auditorium will be receiving $180,940, while the Warren Community Amphitheater will get $47,686.70, and in Columbiana County, Stage Left Players in Lisbon will receive $13,643.
The funds are being awarded as part of the first round of the Ohio Arts Economic Relief Grant Program. A total of 139 organizations based in 35 counties are receiving grants.
“Ohio’s arts communities are an integral part of why Ohio stands out as a great place to live and a great place to visit,” said Governor Mike DeWine.
A total of $50 million is available through the program, with a second round of funding to be announced in the coming weeks.
Any of the funding received may be used for employee compensation, excluding bonuses; employee recruitment, rehiring, and training expenses; rent or mortgage payments; and operating costs.
More than 400 organizations applied for the grants.
The program is funded as part of the American Rescue Plan Act, and awards were calculated based on organizations’ loss in revenue from 2019 to 2020 and 2021 and their 2022 operating budget.
