On Monday, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo announced awards totaling more than $500,000 to 28 Western New York nonprofit organizations through its 2019 Competitive Grants process.
The Genesee Orleans Regional Arts Council -- GO ART! -- was the sole Genesee County recipient of a grant from the foundation. GO ART! will receive $20,000.
Competitive grants will go to area nonprofits that support the Community Foundation’s four strategic community goals:
- Improve educational achievement and workforce readiness for residents living in low-income households;
- Increase racial/ethnic equity;
- Protect and restore significant environmental resources and promote equitable access;
- Strengthen the region as a center for architecture, arts and culture.