News Flash

Applications Open for Local Grants

Spotlight Posted on March 04, 2026

Summit County is a now accepting applications for grant funds from the Restaurant Tax and the Recreation, Arts, and Parks Tax.

The deadline to apply for the RAP Grant is Monday, March 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Visit summitcounty.info/rapcultural for instructions regarding grant eligibility and to complete the application.

The deadline to apply for the Restaurant Tax Grant is Tuesday, March 31, at 5:00 pm. Visit summitcounty.info/restaurantgrant for instructions on eligibility and to complete the appliation. Applicants must be a governmental entity, governmental subdivision, or nonprofit and use grant funds for the primary purpose of bringing new tourism from outside Summit County, preferably overnight.

Grant committee recommendations will be made to County Council in May. Exact criteria for funding are outline on the respective grant webpages and attached to the applications. For additional information, contact Amy Jones, at (435) 336-3042.