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COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS

Grants up to $5,000 are awarded to non-profit organizations, municipalities and sponsored individual artists in partnership with qualifying organizations to present arts and cultural programs of high artistic merit in local communities in Fulton, Montgomery, & Saratoga Counties.

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicant is an incorporated non-profit, or government entity or municipality in Fulton, Montgomery, or Saratoga County
• Event must take place in the county that the org. is located in
• Event must be open to the general public
• Requesting funds for an arts or cultural event taking place in 2019
• Additional funding resources must be secured in cash and in-kind
   

2019 Community Arts Grants Guidelines (PDF)
2019 Community Arts Grants Application (WORD)
2019 Community Arts Grants Budget Form (EXCEL)
Budget Instructions (PDF)
 

Letter of Intent Deadline: September 14, 2018

Application Review Deadline: October 5, 2018

Application Deadline: October 26, 2018

PREVIOUSLY FUNDED COMMUNITY ARTS GRANTS

Friends of Schoharie Crossing, Not Just for Kids Storytelling Series, $2,000
The Not Just For Kids Storytelling Series: Brings six storytellers to perform along the banks of the Schoharie Creek, outside of the Schoharie Crossing Visitor Center. The series takes  place on six Sunday evenings from July to September.
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Not So Common Players, Inc., The Beast, $3,000
The Beast: An original play set in WWII occupied France. The playwright is a Clifton Park resident and the production includes local actors. It was the play's first fully staged production. The Beast explores ethical and moral dilemmas which are universal to the human condition and transcend the historical setting of the piece.
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Amsterdam Waterfront Foundation, Riverlink Park Music Series, $4,000
Riverlink Park Summer Series: An annual concert series comprised of musical performances during the months of July and August. In the 9 concerts, groups and individual performers represent various styles and genres. The concerts afford the community free musical events otherwise unavailable in the immediate vicinity.
Photo Credit: Jerry Skrocki
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