The Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant program was established by the City of Chelsea and the Chelsea Cultural Council to support a broad range of cultural events, street fairs, art shows, festivals, and related activities such as murals, sculptures, and film series that promote the community’s heritage, quality of life, recreation, and cultural activities.
Donor Name: City of Chelsea
State: Massachusetts
City: Chelsea
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The grant funds both single and multi-day projects that are open to the public to promote the celebration of Chelsea and its surrounding heritage and diversity.
Chelsea Heritage Celebrations Grant Goals
- To support customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expression, and values that are passed on from generation to generation contributing to a vibrant community.
- To engage residents & visitors with activities that celebrate the arts & cultural experiences.
- To showcase Chelsea’s geographic, artistic, and cultural diversity.
What they fund
- Programming expenses: fees paid to artists, musicians, performers, celebrities, special guests, speakers, and supplies that support the activity
- Equipment rentals such as stage, chairs, tents, sound, and lighting
- Accessibility services such as enhancements for those with visual or hearing impairments
- Marketing and promotional materials that include media ads, graphic design, promotional material, and printing cost including translation services
- Insurance fees
- Venue fees including permit, licensing fees, and security costs
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages expenses.
Funding Information
The grant range is $5,000 – $20,000.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a not-for-profit organization-501(c)(3), an individual, or government entity.
- Projects must have a clear and credible programmatic focus area of a cultural heritage and its arts in which participants and audiences engage.
- Must align with the grant purpose to celebrate the depth and breath of Chelsea’s culturally diverse community.
- Applicant can only receive one Heritage Grant award per calendar year.
For more information, visit City of Chelsea.
