Grant funding is now available for non-profit and governmental organizations interested in arts-related activities in the Cumming area through the Forsyth County Arts Alliance.

“This marks the fifth year in our distribution of funds,” said Alliance Board President Kevin Tallant. “We awarded $50,000 to nine various projects last year and look forward to seeing the benefits these funds can provide again in 2013.”

The grant application form and guidelines are available on the Forsyth Arts Alliance website. The deadline to apply is May 24, with funds available in July.

A free workshop with further instructions on applying for these funds and for other grant funding in the arts will be held on March 21 at the Cumming Library located at 585 Dahlonega Road from 5 to 7 p.m.

Registration is required by visiting the “Community Calendar” on the Chamber’s website, by calling 770-887-6461 or via e-mail.

The Alliance was created by proceeds from the sale of the Sawnee Arts Center.  These funds have been placed in an endowment with the North Georgia Community Foundation. A local Board of Directors, representing business and community leadership, is responsible for stewardship and making recommendations for any distribution of funds.

For further information contact Kevin Tallant, 770-781-4100.