The Arts Institute of Middlesex County (AIMC) and the Board of County Commissioners are pleased to announce the 2024 General Operating Support and Program 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:
- General Operating Support (GOS): $10,000 – $35,000
- Program Support I: $5,001 – $30,000
- Program Support II: $1,000 – $5,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
The Arts Institute of Middlesex County (AIMC) is committed to the vision that all residents of Middlesex County can access and participate in the arts, history, folklife and culture that enrich their lives. One of the many ways it advances and revitalizes this mission is by developing and funding art, history, folklife and cultural programs that serve the residents of Middlesex County. By working in conjunction with municipalities and local nonprofit art and history organizations, AIMC delivers quality programming to the residents of Middlesex County.
A program is narrowly focused and must have a definite goal or theme. A program may be an annual event or an integrated series of events with a common theme, but there must be a specific start and end date. A program can include projects, such as research or a publication, and include professional or artistic services specifically associated with the project, such as a docent or archivist.
Program Support I & II Grants provide annual funding to municipal and nonprofit organizations for the delivery of specific projects and programs for Middlesex County residents. They support the program specific costs and administrative support required to deliver those programs.
Organizations do not need to have arts, culture or history as their primary mission, but they must have a strong record of producing arts, cultural or history-focused programs. Applicants may also partner with an institution or engage an artist or professional who has a strong background in the arts, culture or history.
Funding Priorities
- 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
- General Operating Support (GOS): $10,000 – $35,000
- Program Support I: $5,001 – $30,000
- Program Support II: $1,000 – $5,000
- Grant Period: January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered eligible for General Operating Support Grants and Program Grants, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- 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.
- Facility and grant-funded activities must take place within Middlesex County.
- 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 the AIMC, complying with all contractual requirements of the grant contract.
For more information, visit AIMC.
