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Gwinnett Creativity Fund

Gwinnett County is a cultural, inclusive destination where the arts educate, elevate, and inspire.

The Gwinnett Creativity Fund‘s (GCF) mission is to assist non-profit arts and cultural organizations to grow and evolve, provide programming and arts education opportunities, engage culturally underserved communities, while enhancing Gwinnett’s economic and cultural landscape.

Launched in 2020 and expanded in 2025, the GCF now offers two grant cycles each year: a Project Grant, offering organizations opportunities to create or expand programs across theatre, performing arts, cultural events, film/TV workforce development, film festivals, arts education and more.

In 2025, GCF added a Placemaking Grant, expanding the applicant pool and supporting placemaking projects, where public arts, accessibility and connectivity intersect. Placemaking integrates, culture and design to celebrate local history and tradition, while fostering community connections and transforming everyday areas into vibrant, inviting spaces.

Visit our Grant Resources page, where we provide other grant opportunities that both non-profit organizations as well as individual arts can find new grant opportunities.

The Gwinnett Creativity Fund is managed and administered by Explore Gwinnett, and is funded with support from Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners.

Three stats: $160,000 awarded in 2026, 325+ applicants, $1,500,000+ awarded since 2000.

Three people holding a $4,000 check for Feziniq Foundation in a room with merchandise on shelves.

Two people stand indoors holding a $3,400 grant check for the Live Arts Theatre.

Two women hold a $750 check from the Gwinnett Creativity Fund for the William Baker Choral Foundation.

Three women smile and hold a $7,500 grant check in front of a display of shirts and awards.

Two women holding a large check for $6,500 awarded to Annandale Village, standing in an office.

Seven people smiling indoors, holding a large check for $2,000 from Gwinnett Creativity Fund.

Four people holding a large $4,600 check for Jazz Matters, Inc., standing in front of a display shelf.

Four women stand indoors holding a large $5,500 check awarded to the Suwanee Arts Center.

Three people smiling and holding a large $2,300 donation check in front of shelves with awards and merchandise.

Three women smiling and holding a large $3,000 check in an office with awards and shirts on shelves.

Three women smiling and holding a large $6,000 award check for Suwanee Performing Arts.

Two women hold a large $3,000 award check in a room with shelves displaying books, shirts, and awards.

Three women posing, one holding a $6,000 check for Sugarloaf Ballet, with awards and merchandise behind them.

Two women holding a $4,000 award check for Spectrum Autism Support Group, standing in front of shelves.

Three women smiling and holding a $6,000 grant check for Reimagine ATL in an office with awards behind them.

Four women holding a large $5,600 check for JapanFest, Inc. in a room with awards and t-shirts on display.

Two women smiling and holding a large $10,500 check for the Hudgens Center in a gift shop setting.

Three women pose indoors; one holds a $7,000 check for Gwinnett Ballet Theatre. Merchandise is shelved behind them.

Three people smiling and holding a $6,000 award check for Black Art, Culture & Education, Inc. indoors.

Four women stand indoors, smiling and holding a large $18,000 grant check for Aurora Theatre.

Two people smile and hold an oversized $9,000 check for Atlanta International Night Market indoors.

Five people smiling, holding a large $8,000 check in a room with awards, shirts, and shelves behind them.

Four people stand indoors holding a large $6,000 grant check from the Gwinnett Creativity Fund.

Three people holding a $3,000 donation check for Peachtree Corners Arts, standing in front of display shelves.

Four smiling people hold a $9,000 check for a childrens theater, standing in a store with shirts on display.

2026 Project Grant Cycle- Application Closed

Gwinnett Creativity Fund (GCF) Project Grants provide support for arts and cultural projects, initiatives or programming. Projects may range from visual and performing arts…

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2026 Project Grant Awards

The Gwinnett Creativity Fund Project Grants provides much-needed support for arts and cultural projects, initiatives, or programming.

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Previous Grant Awards

Explore the archive of Gwinnett Creativity Fund grant recipients dating back to 2020, showcasing the organizations and artists who have shaped our county's creative landscape.

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