ARTS GRANTS
The Middletown Commission on the Arts welcomes grant applications for programs and/or projects that enrich the lives of Middletown residents through arts & cultural related activities and programs. It shall be the policy of the MCA to encourage and stimulate artistic and cultural creativity within the community. The intent of the Municipal Arts Grant Awards is to provide eligible applicants support for arts & cultural projects, events and activities that benefit Middletown residents.

TYPES OF ARTS GRANTS

The Commission considers applications from organizations, businesses, arts-related groups, and from individuals two times a year. Commission-funded programs and projects include, but are not limited too, performances, exhibitions, children’s arts programs, arts education, public art, and other arts activities. The Commission is particularly interested in programs that reach and benefit Middletown residents in all of the community’s diversity.

Guidelines

The MCA General Guidelines are a guide for applicants to read prior to submitting an application. Visit this link provided to begin step one (1) of the application process.

GRANTS SCHEDULE

GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (GOS) funding support greater than $5,000 towards the general operations of a non-profit arts organization. Only nonprofit organizations may apply for GOS. Deadline to apply is the second Monday of January 2023.

PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT (PSG) funding support in an amount up to $7,999 towards an art & cultural related project by either an organization, business, or an individual/group. Applicants are limited to one (1) award per twelve (12) month period and/or grant cycle. Deadline to apply is the second Monday of January 2023 for projects with a start date after April 1st 2023.

APPLY AND SUBMIT

Visit the Arts & Culture Office at this website link provided.

Questions? Contact the City of Middletown Arts & Culture Office at 860-638-4510, or email [email protected]