In 2014, the Create Columbus Commission expects to distribute $80,000 in grants supporting the YP community. Financial support for the grants program is provided by the City of Columbus.

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2014 Create Columbus Grants Program
The Create Columbus Commission is excited to announce the kickoff of the 2014 Create Columbus Grants
Program. In 2014, Create Columbus will award up to $80,000 in grants supporting the YP community in the
following areas:
Grants Cycle
February 28 Applications Available
March 11, 6 – 8 pm, Seventh Son Brewing Co. Grant Workshop #1
April 9, 6 – 8 pm, Seventh Son Brewering Co. Grant Workshop #2
April 28 Applications Due
July 11 Applicants Notified of Results
July 26 Funds Disbursed (mailed by United Way)
Workshops
The Create Columbus Commission will hold two grant workshops for applicants who would like to learn
more about the grant program, ask questions, and talk with representatives of the Create Columbus
Commission. The workshops, March 11 and April 9, are optional but highly recommended. Those interested
can learn more and register to attend at http://CreateColumbusWorkshops.eventbrite.com.
How to apply
To apply for a 2014 Create Columbus grant visit http://CreateColumbu.us/create-coumbus-grants and
download the guidelines and application. You may also contact grants@CreateColumb.us for more
information.
LIVE
• Make Columbus an
attractive place for YPs to
want to relocate and live
• Strengthen well established
and grow up-and-coming
neighborhoods
• Maintain an affordable cost
of living
• Diversify and improve
public transportation
PLAY
• Improve the accessibility of
entertainment and sporting
events
• Improve the accessibility
and impact of community
service opportunities
• Close cultural divides
within the YP demo
• Strengthen the YP arts
community
• Expose the authentic
Columbus to build
community pride
WORK
• Retain and attract top YP
talent that will grow our
economy
• Cultivate YP entrepreneurship
and small business
• Encourage technology and
innovation
• Increase internship and job
opportunities
• Foster greater quality and
access for career
development