Municipal Arts Grant Q&A

The Q&A is designed to provide potential applicants with a general overview of the Municipal Arts Grant Award program guidelines, grant giving policies, and procedures. The intent of the Municipal Arts Grant Award program is to provide eligible applicants with funding support for arts and cultural projects, events, and activities that benefit Middletown residents.

Date: Wednesday,  December 6, 2023 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  

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

Types of Grants

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 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 the upcoming Q&A on 12/6/2023

Step 3. Apply: Project Support MCA PSG Grant Application or 

General Operating Support  MCA GOS Grant Application

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