As grants manager, Eric oversees a portfolio of organizations that receive funding through CAC’s General Operating Support, Project Support, and Cultural Heritage grant programs. He works to build relationships with and provide technical assistance, guidance and support to grant recipients and applicants.
Eric previously worked at Case Western Reserve University as a Grants Account Manager where he helped faculty members apply for and manage research grants. In total, Eric brings over ten years of experience applying for, awarding, and managing grants to CAC. All this experience taught him the importance of building strong relationships between grantors and grantees.
With a deep passion for the arts, Eric is dedicated to breaking down the barriers that limit access to the diverse arts and cultural organizations in Cuyahoga County.
Eric holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Organizations from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor’s degree in Magazine Journalism from Syracuse University. In his free time Eric loves seeing live music, visiting Cleveland’s incredible museums, and hiking in Northeast Ohio’s beautiful parks.
Contact Eric at 216.306.0109 or ehoffman@cacgrants.org.