Denverâs COVID-19 Arts & Culture Relief Fund awards new funding to 52 organizations
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DENVER â More than 50 arts organizations will receive second-round grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 from Denver s COVID-19 Arts & Culture Relief Fund.
After a year of lockdowns and stay-at-home orders, many businesses have suffered, including those involved in arts and culture. To help, the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation and The Denver Foundation announced Wednesday that 52 local art organizations will receive grants through the second round of the COVID-19 Arts & Culture Relief Fund.
These grants total $892,500, and range from $5,000 to $50,000 per organization.
Gary Steuer, president and CEO of Bonfils-Stanton Foundation, said they are pleased the fund was able to provide more support to the cultural community.
Saturday, March 13, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., online
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