The City of Middletown is seeking applications for its Semiquincentennial Arts Engagement Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Middletown
State: Connecticut
City: Middletown
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The intent of the Semiquincentennial Arts Engagement Grant it to connect and educate Middletown residents with the nation’s celebration of its 250th– taking place in 2026. Middletown nonprofits and individuals are invited to submit grant applications to the Middletown Commission on the Arts (MCA) for projects and special events that commemorate the 250th.
The Arts & Culture Office/MCA’s Arts Engagement Grant season will award $43,500 (13 GRANTS) of its FY26 appropriated funding towards special performances, events and activities commemorating the 250th. Areas of consideration and award amounts are as follow: Community/Teaching, Choreography/Dance, Cultural/Traditional Arts, Design, Digital Media/Film, Literary Arts, Music, Theater/Playwriting, and Visual Arts.
Funding Information
- Individual Artists
- Up to $1,500
- Nonprofit Organizations (501 C3 Status) and Arts-Related Storefront Businesses
- Up to $5,500.
Grant Period
Funding restrictions are limited to one (1) grant award per 12-month period.
Uses of Funds
- Themes are limited to the stated areas of consideration. Political campaigns, personal property use, capital projects, endowments, multiyear grants, personal parties, food or beverages, alcoholic beverages or to pay other city expenses are not considered.
- Awarded funds are restricted for creative expenses like artist fees and professional services associated with the implementation of an event, program or activity.
- All awarded applicants are to fulfill the City’s minimum coverage insurance requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
The proposed project is restricted to City of Middletown tax payers.
- Individual artists with residence in Middletown, CT
- Arts- related storefront businesses in Middletown, CT
- Middletown Nonprofit organizations (503 c3 status) in Middletown, CT.
Criteria
The proposed project must have an artistic and cultural focus and adhere to the following:
- Must take place in Middletown
- Must be theme-based, commemorating the 250th
- Must provide engagement with all ages.
For more information, visit City of Middletown.
