The City of Middletown Arts & Culture Office/MCA invites you to attend an upcoming MCA Municipal Arts Grants Q&A

Date: Wednesday, August 9 

or Wednesday, August 16

Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Place: Council Chambers, Municipal Building, 245 DeKoven Drive, Middletown

MCA Grants Q&A

The Q&A is designed to provide a general overview of the MCA guidelines, grant giving policies and procedures, and to assist prospective applicants with the required components to complete the MCA grant application. First time applicants are encouraged to apply. 

About MCA 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 and 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 and cultural projects, events and activities that benefit Middletown residents. 

Types of Grants

Applications are open to individuals/groups, nonprofits and businesses planning an arts and cultural project, program or activity to benefit and engage the citizens in the City of Middletown. Commission-funded art and cultural related programs, projects, events, performances, exhibitions, and public art, include but are not limited to: Community/Teaching, Choreography/Dance, Cultural/Traditional Arts, Design, Digital Media/Film, Literary Arts, Music, Theater/Playwriting, and Visual Arts. The MCA is particularly interested in proposals that reach the city’s children and youth as well as the diverse community of Middletown residents. Applicants are limited to one (1) award per 12 month period.

General Operating Support (GOS) - funding support greater than $5,000 toward the general operations of a non-profit arts organization. Only nonprofit organizations may apply for GOS. Deadline to apply January 8, 2024. 

Project Support (PSG) - funding support in an amount up to $7,999 toward an art and/or culture related project by an organization, business, or individual/group. Deadline to apply is September 11, 2023 for projects with a start date after December 31st, 2023, and January 8, 2024 for projects with a start date after April 1st, 2024.

How to Apply

Step 1. Read and review the MCA Grant Guidelines 

Step 2. Attend an upcoming MCA Grants Q&A on Wednesday, 

August 9 or Wednesday, August 16

Step 3. Apply: MCA PSG Grant Application 

Questions? Contact the City of Middletown Arts & Culture Office at 860-638-4510/4511, or email arts@middletownct.gov