Quality of Place
Vibrant places help Erie County attract people, support local economies and build community pride. ECGRA invests in the cultural, recreational and community assets that make the county a better place to live, work and visit
This funding area supports efforts to:
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Expand access to arts, culture, heritage and recreation
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Strengthen public spaces and community-serving facilities
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Support events that welcome residents and visitors
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Sustain organizations that help shape Erie County’s identity
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Supports projects that strengthen Erie County’s quality of place. This includes multiple funding tracks, including Arts, Culture and Heritage, Parks, Fields and Trails and Community Centers.
Supports public events that bring people together, strengthen community identity and generate cultural and economic activity throughout Erie County.
Supports public-serving arts, cultural and heritage organizations through funding for eligible programs, projects and capital needs.
Supports eligible capital projects that create, protect or improve publicly accessible parks, athletic fields, trails and other recreational spaces.
Supports eligible capital improvements, programming and equipment for publicly accessible community centers that serve as gathering places throughout Erie County.
Provides long-term support for designated arts, culture, heritage and recreation organizations that serve as important regional and community assets.