Ohio Arts Council distributes a record $22.7M in grants, largest in history, from the 2024-2025 state budget.

Ohio Arts Council distributes a record-breaking $22.7M in grants to support artists, nonprofits, cultural and educational organizations, and public art programs across the state. This is the largest single round of grants awarded in the council's history. The funding comes from the state's 2024-2025 operating budget, which includes a record-high state appropriation of nearly $51.1M for the OAC over the two-year period.