City among applicants for latest round of arts funding
NORWICH – In preparation for the 2012 performances by the city band, the youth dance program and the lunchtime concerts in the park, the city is seeking grant money from the Council of the Arts’ Decentralization Program to help cover certain costs of the summertime shows.
Money sought from council is part of an annual statewide campaign to emphasize the integration of culture and the arts into the community. Money allotted from the New York State Council of the Arts is granted back out to communities across the state. Chenango, Broome and Otsego counties grant funds are administered through the Chenango County Council of the Arts.
The grant money, open for various non-profits and municipalities to apply, helps fund several annual community events, including those hosted by the city and the Business Improvement District. This year, the city council is filing an application for $1,600 – money that is used to help cover the expenses of performances by the Norwich Band and the BID lunchtime live series.
“We’re very enthusiastic about this year’s application,” said Todd Dreyer, city planning and community development specialist. “We have a new pavilion in East Park that will be great to see used for all of these upcoming performances.”
Presently, six concerts are scheduled where the Norwich City Band will take the stage, with their last performance featuring the local musicians from Red Raville’s Big Band Sounds playing jazz and swing. Though concerts don’t begin until early July, now is the time to seek the necessary funding, said Dreyer.
“Because this grant is so competitive, everyone needs the best application,” said Chenango County Council of the Arts Director Victoria Kappel. “It’s a way for us to get taxpayer dollars back into the community to promote cultural development.”
According to a release from Michelle Connelly, Decentralization Program coordinator for Broome, Chenango and Otsego counties, the grant is a necessary measure to meet the cultural needs of rural townships and acts as a “catalyst for local cultural development.”
This year, $71,481 has been made available for cultural funding, with an additional $10,000 for Broome County provided by the Hoyt Foundation. Grant stipulations allow a maximum amount of $5,000, with the minimum amount being $500. Allocated funds in the area are decided by a panel of nine people – 3 members from each surrounding county and grants must not cover 100 percent of a proposed project; applicants are responsible to pay at least 10 percent for their project.
While the Decentralization Program is a key source of funding for the city’s summer performances, the R.C. Smith Foundation and the Greater Norwich Foundation have also contributed to the city’s cultural efforts in the past. Twenty-one other Chenango County organizations including Colorscape Chenango and 6 On the Square in Oxford were supported by the Council of the Arts Decentralization Grants in 2011. Another 31 organizations benefited in Broome and Otsego counties.
The application deadline for the current round of funding is Feb. 8, 2012. Visit www.chenangoarts.org for current guidelines and application form, or e-mail info@chenangoarts.org to request a copy. Notification of intent to apply is required.
Money sought from council is part of an annual statewide campaign to emphasize the integration of culture and the arts into the community. Money allotted from the New York State Council of the Arts is granted back out to communities across the state. Chenango, Broome and Otsego counties grant funds are administered through the Chenango County Council of the Arts.
The grant money, open for various non-profits and municipalities to apply, helps fund several annual community events, including those hosted by the city and the Business Improvement District. This year, the city council is filing an application for $1,600 – money that is used to help cover the expenses of performances by the Norwich Band and the BID lunchtime live series.
“We’re very enthusiastic about this year’s application,” said Todd Dreyer, city planning and community development specialist. “We have a new pavilion in East Park that will be great to see used for all of these upcoming performances.”
Presently, six concerts are scheduled where the Norwich City Band will take the stage, with their last performance featuring the local musicians from Red Raville’s Big Band Sounds playing jazz and swing. Though concerts don’t begin until early July, now is the time to seek the necessary funding, said Dreyer.
“Because this grant is so competitive, everyone needs the best application,” said Chenango County Council of the Arts Director Victoria Kappel. “It’s a way for us to get taxpayer dollars back into the community to promote cultural development.”
According to a release from Michelle Connelly, Decentralization Program coordinator for Broome, Chenango and Otsego counties, the grant is a necessary measure to meet the cultural needs of rural townships and acts as a “catalyst for local cultural development.”
This year, $71,481 has been made available for cultural funding, with an additional $10,000 for Broome County provided by the Hoyt Foundation. Grant stipulations allow a maximum amount of $5,000, with the minimum amount being $500. Allocated funds in the area are decided by a panel of nine people – 3 members from each surrounding county and grants must not cover 100 percent of a proposed project; applicants are responsible to pay at least 10 percent for their project.
While the Decentralization Program is a key source of funding for the city’s summer performances, the R.C. Smith Foundation and the Greater Norwich Foundation have also contributed to the city’s cultural efforts in the past. Twenty-one other Chenango County organizations including Colorscape Chenango and 6 On the Square in Oxford were supported by the Council of the Arts Decentralization Grants in 2011. Another 31 organizations benefited in Broome and Otsego counties.
The application deadline for the current round of funding is Feb. 8, 2012. Visit www.chenangoarts.org for current guidelines and application form, or e-mail info@chenangoarts.org to request a copy. Notification of intent to apply is required.
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