Scholarships, grant opportunities available

Grants support artistic, cultural projects

MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Commission on the Arts (MCA) welcomes grant applications for programs and/or projects that enrich the lives of Middletown residents through the arts and culture. It shall be the policy of the MCA to encourage and stimulate artistic and cultural creativity within the community through a Matching Funds Program.

The intent of the Matching Funds Program is to provide eligible applicants support for artistic/cultural projects and events that benefit Middletown residents. 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 to, 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.

Grants:

Project Support Grant: Funding support up to $7,999 toward a specific art project presentation by either an organization, business, or an individual. Limited to one (1) award per 12 month period. Application deadline: Sept. 15. Applications must be received by the MCA Office Staff by 4 p.m. on the day of the deadline.

Forms and more information are available at http://www.middletownct.gov/297/Grant-Information For information, contact the City of Middletown Arts & Culture Office at 860-638-4510, or email arts@mddletownct.gov