Eleven nonprofit organizations in Ontario County will share over $572,000 in grant funding to enhance arts, cultural, and recreational facilities for residents. The grants, funded by the Federal American Rescue Plan Act, were approved by the county’s Board of Supervisors.
In August, Ontario County solicited grant applications for projects addressing COVID-19 impacts, investing in arts and culture, and creating or enhancing recreational opportunities. The grants ranged from $10,000 to $100,000. This funding round follows a previous award in October, bringing the total to over $1.9 million for arts, culture, and recreation in the county.
The initiative aims to support the recovery, economic resilience, and quality of life in Ontario County by improving accessibility and availability of cultural and recreational facilities.
Here’s a look at the winners:
| APPLICANT | PROJECT | GRANT AWARD |
| Canandaigua Emergency Squad | CPR Equipment | $53,123.00 |
| Finger Lakes Community College | ArtSpace 36 | $100,000.00.00 |
| Marvin Sands PAC | Outdoor Amphitheater | $74,734.00 |
| Partnership for Ontario County | Community Support Center | $21,750.00 |
| Phelps Community Center | Restroom Renovation | $100,000.00 |
| ARC Ontario | Creative Expression staffing | $61,261.00 |
| Dove Block | Renovations | $10,000.00 |
| Granger Homestead | Basement Kitchen Renovation | $100,000.00 |
| Main Street Arts | Clifton Springs Murals | $7,500.00 |
| South Farmington Cemetery Association | ADA Restroom | $33,000.00 |
| Shortsville-Manchester CoC | Kayak Launches | $11,250.00 |
FingerLakes1.com is the region’s leading all-digital news publication. The company was founded in 1998 and has been keeping residents informed for more than two decades. Have a lead? Send it to [email protected].