Grant Info Session: CIF + Boost Fund

Join this interactive session to learn more about Assembly's 2025 artist grant programs, The Creative Impact Fund and the Boost Fund. We'll share details about each program including eligibility, how to apply, application requirements and more. 

About the Boost Fund
This artist grant directly supports an artist’s creative practice by providing a $1,500 boost of funding to 140 Cuyhoga County artists to support their artist-led projects or events and artist-specific needs. This funding program prioritizes broad support of creatives and uses a randomized selection system to determine recipients.

About the Creative Impact Fund
Assembly for the Arts is proud to continue the Creative Impact Fund (CIF) in 2025. This unrestricted grant is designed to support the growth of an artist’s creative practice and advance their impact on our region. The CIF will award thirty (30) forward-thinking artists and creatives in 2025. Fifteen (15) emerging artists will receive $5,000 and fifteen (15) established artists will receive $10,000 in unrestricted funds, in addition to business development support.