Arts organizations in Lyon and surrounding counties are among the recipients of grants from the Kansas Arts Commission this year. According to a news release, the commission awarded a total of $1,625,806 in grants for fiscal year 2009. Among the grants were:
Lyon County
F Emporia Arts Council, $8,007 for operational support.
F Emporia Granada Theatre Alliance, $2,800 for the Kansas Arts on Tour program.
F Emporia Main Street, $140 for the Kansas Arts on Tour program.
Chase County
F Symphony in the Flint Hills, $8,007 for operational support.
Coffey County
F USD 244, Burlington, $2,000 mini-rant for Arts in Communities project.
F USD 244, Burlington, $318 for the Kansas Arts on Tour program.
Osage County
F Osage City Area Arts Council, $2,664 for operational support.