After receiving hundreds of thousands of dollars from the University of Michigan and the city of Ann Arbor, a summertime festival run by a nonprofit secured $33,400 from state taxpayers through an arts grant.
The grant was issued by the Michigan Arts Council, entity under the umbrella of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
“The University of Michigan provided financial support to (Ann Arbor Arts Festival Inc.) in the amount of $329,000 and $0 for September 30, 2023 and 2022, respectively,” according to the Ann Arbor Summer Festival’s 2023 financial statement. “The University of Michigan has granted $100,000 per year for three years beginning fiscal year 2023 and ending fiscal year 2025.”…