November 14th, 2024

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Monroe County Executive Adam J. Bello today announced that the online grant application for mid‐sized arts organizations will be reopened to new applicants for 2024. There will be a short window of time for organizations who did not apply to the first round of funding, and who are seeking funding for 2024 operating expenditures. Applications and FAQs are available at www.monroecounty.gov/artsgrant. All applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. Friday, November 22, 2024.

Qualifying organizations will receive funding to offset operating expenses. Organizational funding will depend on several factors including number of eligible applicants, evaluation of responses, and funds available. Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• The organization must have a significant presence in Monroe County-conducting at least 50% of its operations in Monroe County and maintaining a physical location in the county;

• The organization must have been legally recognized for at least one year as a 501(c)3 organization or LLC with a tax filing;

• The organization's primary mission must be directly related to arts and culture;

• The organization's annual operating budget (operating expenses) must be between $50,000 and $4,000,000.