The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Arts commission grant applications
MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Commission on the Arts welcomes grant applications from organizations/businesses and individuals with programs and/or projects that enrich the lives of Middletown residents through the arts.
The commission offers grants in three categories:
Category 1: Operational Support Grants (GOS) in any amount; Project Grants greater than $8,000
Category 2: Project Grants $1,501 to $8,000
Category 3: Project Grants up to $1,500
Commission funded programs and projects include, but are not limited to, performances, exhibitions, children’s arts programs, arts education, public art, and other arts activities that benefit Middletown and its residents. The Commission is particularly interested in programs that reach residents in all of the community’s diversity including minorities, senior citizens, those with disabilities, children and underserved populations. Deadlines:
Category 2,3 - Sept. 15. Funding in this cycle must have a project start date of December 1 or later. No prior project start dates will be considered.
Category 2, 3 - Feb. 15. Funding in this cycle must have a project start date of June 1 or later. No prior project start dates will be considered.
The Middletown Commission on the Arts does not provide funding for capital projects, endowments or multi-year grants. For information, call the City Arts Office at 860-6384510 or http://middletownct.gov/