Loop It Up Savannah was awarded a Bridge Grant from Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, for fiscal year 2025. The Bridge Grant provides funding for operating support to nonprofit arts organizations, many of which were negatively affected by COVID-19. 

As part of this year’s Bridge awards, 204 entities in 44 counties will receive more than $2.6 million in funding. Loop It Up Savannah will receive $12,960.

“We are grateful for the continued support of the GCA! This funding comes at a great time and will support Loop It Up’s core programs as we kick off the 2024-2025 school year with programming in over 40 Chatham County Schools, as well as four early learning centers,” said Loop It Up founder and Executive Director Molly Lieberman. “Arts-integrated education plays an important role in promoting student engagement, creativity, joy and learning for countless children who will participate in our programs this year. We appreciate the investment in our work, students and community!”

Georgia Council for the Arts received applications from arts organizations from across the state, including performing arts centers, museums, galleries, amphitheaters, and music festivals. Bridge Grants are available to arts organizations for eligible operating expenses like rent, utilities, programming expenses, and marketing.  

“These grant dollars will allow arts organizations in Georgia to focus on their primary mission to bring art and cultural events to their communities by relieving the burden of certain operating expenses,” said Georgia Council for the Arts Director Tina Lilly. “Georgia Council for the Arts is excited to help our arts organizations continue to foster economic and cultural vitality in their communities.”

Funding for these grants is provided through appropriations from the National Endowment for the Arts and the American Rescue Plan (ARP).

Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) uses Peer Review Panels to judge and review applications following standard practices set by the National Endowment for the Arts. Panelists are GCA Council members and fellow professionals who are experienced in the arts discipline or type of grant being reviewed, or are citizens with a record of arts activities, experience, and knowledge.