The Department of Leisure, Family and Recreation’s Neighborhoods and Families Division has launched the Community Project & Event Fund to support local grassroots and non-profit organizations and their cultural projects, programs, celebrations and commemorations.
Donor Name: Town of Manchester
State: Connecticut
Town: Manchester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/14/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Neighborhoods and Families Division is requesting proposals for funding opportunities of up to $2,000.00 per application from Manchester-based non-profit groups, clubs and organizations. Qualifying candidates must plan to facilitate a project, program or celebration that is accessible to the public and culturally inclusive and meets one of the following categories: Community Cultural Events, Commemorative Projects and/or Arts and Culture Initiatives.
- Community Cultural Events
- Cultural celebrations with the purpose of bringing together Manchester’s communities and families.
- Commemorative Projects
- Projects or programs that recognize and celebrate the people and cultures of Manchester’s past and present.
- Arts and Culture Initiatives
- Programs such as dramatic arts, visual arts, music, dance, creative writing, or other activities that celebrate the rich and diverse cultures of Manchester.
Grant Period
July 15, 2024 – June 30, 2025.
Uses of funds
Supplies, materials, and other expenses that are directly involved with your project, and are necessary to making it a success.
Eligibility Criteria
- The application must be completed in its entirety.
- Proposed initiative or project must be facilitated by a Manchester non-profit organization, club, or group.
- Projects must be open and accessible to the public and must be culturally inclusive.
- Initiative or project must fulfill the requirements of one of the funding opportunities stated in the application.
- Sponsoring organization must be able to establish accounting procedures to document the expenditure of funds.
For more information, visit Town of Manchester.
