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Local Nonprofit Organizations Invited to Apply for Funding by May 10 as
Part of Program to Continue Enhancing County’s Cultural Landscape

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. – April 27, 2023 – Explore Gwinnett, the official tourism organization of Gwinnett County, today announced applications are now open for its 2023 Gwinnett Creativity Fund (GCF) Project Grants. This initiative, now in its fourth year, provides financial support to Gwinnett County arts and cultural programs with the goal of expanding the community’s diverse and growing cultural scene. 

“Gwinnett County is home to so many amazing nonprofit organizations led by talented, passionate and driven individuals and teams and every year, we are blown away by the applications we receive,” Lisa Anders, executive director of Explore Gwinnett, said. “It brings us great joy to support our arts and culture partners as they contribute to the vitality of our community.” 

Open now through May 10, the GCF grant is available to nonprofit organizations. Applications are reviewed by an impartial panel. Grant winners will be notified by the end of May 2023. Last year, Explore Gwinnett awarded more than $115,000 in operational grants to 13 Gwinnett County nonprofit arts and cultural organizations through the Gwinnett Creativity Fund. 

With the mission to highlight the county as a community with a flourishing arts and culture scene, Explore Gwinnett continues to find ways to promote and support partners who contribute to the overall cultural landscape. With a variety of galleries, performing arts venues and educational institutions, there are endless possibilities for visitors and locals to expand their knowledge of art within the destination. The GCF Operations Grant Cycle will continue to provide opportunities for these valued arts and culture partners to offer resources to enhance the appreciation of the arts. 

For additional information on eligibility and to apply for GCF Grants, visit GwinnettCreativityFund.com.

To learn more about Explore Gwinnett, visit ExploreGwinnett.org. Stay up-to-date on the latest Explore Gwinnett news by following @ExploreGwinnett on Instagram or ExploreGwinnett on Facebook.

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About Explore Gwinnett:
Serving as the official tourism organization of Gwinnett County, Explore Gwinnett consists of 16 cities north of Downtown Atlanta. Gwinnett County offers award-winning dining ranging from authentic Asian fare to southern delights, an abundance of shopping, arts programming, outdoor activities and more. Locals and tourists alike can explore various culinary offerings with special year-round events including Sippin’ in the Suburbs Beer Tours and Seoul of the South Food Tours. Gwinnett County is a flourishing community for artists and also serves as a thriving production hub for popular films and television series. 

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