The Grassroots Arts Program (GAP) is a decentralized funding mechanism created by the Georgia General Assembly to give communities local decision-making power over the allocation of the state's arts funding.  These small grants are designed to allow funds to reach every county, enabling emerging arts organizations to grow, therefore enhancing the cultural climate in communities and neighborhoods.

     A statewide network of organizations provides the invaluable service of acting locally and regionally as GAP Agencies to re-grant state funds and support arts programming.  The applications found in this section are for GAP Agency applicants only.  The award is determined by county allocations and population size.

     Specific information for GAP can be found through the following links:

GAP County Allocations Chart - An list of Georgia counties and the available GAP funds (updated for FY2008). 

Community Arts Program Page - For more information on applying for GAP Agency Certification

GAP eManual - The GAP Online Manual is provided to assist organizations who are interested in applying to become a Grassroots Arts Agency and to provide certified GAP Agencies with tools and resources to administer their GAP Programs.

GAP Agency Directory - Provides an alphabetical list of current GAP Agencies and the counties in their GAP region

Georgia Counties and their GAP Agencies - Provides a searchable list of GAP Agencies by county. 

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