MILESTONE : 2007

CAC distributes its first grant

“A public investment, distributed in a fair and open process to appropriate organizations of all sizes can assure the future of the arts and cultural industry that is central to our heritage and vital for our future.”

— COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR ARTS AND CULTURE, 2006

CAC is the region’s public funder for arts and culture, helping hundreds of organizations connect residents and visitors to millions of cultural experiences each year – in museums and performance halls, in nature and public spaces, in neighborhoods and online. Through grants, CAC supports the arts and culture organizations that give our community a unique identity and make it an enjoyable place to work, live and visit. CAC is a responsible steward of public funds, investing more than $158 million in 350 organizations to date.

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