The Arts Institute of Middlesex County (AIMC) and the Board of County Commissioners are currently accepting applications for the 2024 Capital Grant.
Donor Name: Arts Institute of Middlesex County (AIMC)
State: New Jersey
County: Middlesex County (NJ)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $35,000
Grant Duration up to 2 years
Details:
These annual or two year grants support the development of new facilities or improvements that fortify Middlesex County’s rich legacy and future. Capital grants support specific planning documents, “bricks and mortar” projects or investments in capital equipment that enhance the community and connect residents to arts, history, folklife and culture.
Funding Priorities
Applicants should show strong initiative in one or more of the following:
- Increase participation in arts, culture, folklife, and history by eliminating/reducing barriers such as cost, awareness, and accessibility for populations who disproportionately face these barriers, including seniors, residents of color, low-income residents, people with disabilities, and students who lack robust cultural programming in their schools.
- Engage neighborhood and community partners to specifically target outreach and services.
- Advance the role that high-quality arts, culture, folklife, and history resources play as essential pillars for healthy communities by demonstrating positive community outcomes in areas such as wellness, economic development, education, career preparedness, and pride of place.
Funding Information
- Grant size: $5,000 – $35,000.
- Grant Period: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 (up to two years).
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered eligible for Capital Grants, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Property/site must NOT be on the National Register, State Register, a contributing component of a historic district, and /or have a certificate of eligibility or designation as a local landmark.
- Must be a municipal agency or a non-profit entity based in Middlesex County and recognized by the State of New Jersey, with IRS tax exemption as a 501c3 or 501c4 organization.
- Must be at least five years old, since the incorporation date, with a history of active arts, history, or folklife programming in the last two years.
- Nonprofit organizations must have an arts or history primary purpose (mission).
- Facility and grant-funded activities must take place within Middlesex County.
- Must be able to show proof of ownership or lease of the property (with approval letter from property owner).
- Facility must be open to the public once capital projects are completed
- All programming must be open to the public and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
- Previous grantees must be in “good standing” with AIMC, complying with all contractual requirements of the grant contract.
For more information, visit AIMC.
