Newton Community Pride is pleased to support local organizations, artists, public art, service projects and non-profits with a Community Micro Grant.
Donor Name: Newton Community Pride
State: Massachusetts
City: Newton
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/28/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Disciplines
- Music and Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
- Public Art
- Community Service
- Beautification
Funding Information
Maximum grant request is $1,500, past grants have averaged between $300 – $1,100.
Criteria
Grant criteria for Spring Micro Grant applicants are as follows:
- Grant funding will be dispersed 15 days prior to the event or program.
- Applicant’s event/project needs to be located in Newton.
- Applications must include event or program budget information and most recent 990 if available.
- Locations for the event or program must be vetted and approved before submitting your application, and proof of reservation request if the FOA event will be in the War Memorial
- Please include a letter or email approving the venue date and location from the venue owner. If your event needs approval from the City of Newton Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, please include Permit application, reservation request for the War Memorial and/or PR&C Approval. Permit fee for the War Memorial and Insurance Certificate will be waived for FOA events.
- Preference will be given to first time grant applications, those that offer free community programming and those that have not been awarded an NCP grant in the previous grant cycle. (Exception given for Linda Plaut Festival of the Art Grants)
- They encourage applicants and programs that embrace the diversity of Newton and represent the voices, experiences and communities of historically marginalized groups in Newton.
- NCP will consider all projects consistent with the mission: To build community through free arts and culture programming, public art, beautification and service projects.
- Exclusions: public school programs, request for food/beverages, personal request for scholarship, capital improvement funding and requests for event/program support that would benefit any political or religious cause, individual or group.
- If the event or project is delayed beyond one year from the receipt of the grant, NCP has the right to request return of funding provided.
For more information, visit Newton Community Pride.
