ECGRA Invests in Erie County Character with Over $268,000 in Arts, Culture, and Heritage Investments
The Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) hosted a press conference today at the Film Erie Headquarters to announce the investment of $268,883.00 directly into Erie's Arts, Culture, and Heritage.
"Supporting Erie's quality of place means that we're supporting Erie's Arts, Culture, and Heritage. These organizations give Erie dimension and as they continue to grow, economic investment comes naturally to the area," said ECGRA Executive Director Perry Wood.
Arts, culture, and heritage organizations enrich the lives of residents, protect resources, and add to the quality of life through performances, interpretation, preservation, and creation of new works. ECGRA's investment in arts, culture, and heritage encourages entrepreneurship and innovation, enables communities to engage in creative placemaking, plays an integral role in attracting new residents and businesses by elevating the quality of life, and protects what is unique to Erie County.
"We're incredibly grateful to ECGRA for believing in this vision and helping us bring Film Erie: A New Era to life," said Executive Director of Film Erie, Jessica Taylor. "We're building on a strong foundation of local creativity, filmmaking, and community support - and now we're working to grow both the culture and the industry of film in our region. Erie has already attracted national productions, and we're committed to showcasing everything our city has to offer as a dynamic destination for filmmakers, audiences, and creative professionals alike."
Film Erie is one of the many organizations supported by ECGRA's 2025 Arts, Culture, and Heritage grant. Their aim is to support local arts while simultaneously attracting national interest and economic investment.
To view a full list of the organizations supported by ECGRA's latest round of Arts, Culture, and Heritage grants, click here.
