Historic Preservation And Capital Grants

What is it?

Connecting past and present, these annual or multi-year grants support the development of new facilities or improvements that fortify Middlesex County’s rich legacy and future. From the infrastructure upgrade of New Brunswick’s 1921 Vaudeville theatre to the historic preservation of Monroe’s Dey Farm, these grants support “bricks and mortar” projects or investments in capital equipment that enhance the community and connect residents to arts, history, and culture.

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Eligibility Requirements

Middlesex County-based nonprofits or municipalities with “open to the public” facilities located in Middlesex County.

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Required Financial Documentation

Independently certified financial audit most recently completed two fiscal years. All 501(c)(3) organizations seeking grants will need to submit their most recent IRS Form 990.

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Grant Period

Jan. 1, 2019 thru Dec. 31, 2019 (multi-year grants continue, in line with the calendar year)

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Declaration of Intent (DOI) Due

September 12, 2018 For historic preservation projects a planning document is required showing project goals, cost estimates and models of sustainability.

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Mandatory Workshops

Grant Writing (GWW) Regional Training Institute (RTI)

GWW: Aug. 15; Sept. 10 (pick one) RTI: TBA (pick one)

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Application Due

October 9, 2018 Midnight

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Grant Size

Grants of up to $2 million annually

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Application Basics

Narrative Questions; Budget; Construction Documents. (including Data Arts Profile)

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Match component

Cash Match 50%

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Reporting requirements

Final report is required to receive final 25% grant funding. Final payment will not be issued without the inspections and final report.

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Guidelines

Full guidelines (available summer 2018) for 2018-19 Historic Preservation and Capital Grants Program

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Have questions?

artsandhistory@co.middlesex.nj.us

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Combinable with other grants?

Organizations may apply for one Historic Preservation and Capital Grant during each cycle. May also apply for General Operating Support, Program or Innovation & Exploration, but receive no more than a total of two grants per cycle.

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General Operating Support Grants (GOS)

What is it?

Provides annual funding to established Middlesex County nonprofits that deliver arts and history programming to Middlesex County residents, as a part of their core mission. This support ensures that the art and history institutions our residents know and love have the operating and administrative funding needed to sustain valuable programs for future generations.

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Eligibility Requirements

Middlesex County-based nonprofits that provide arts or history programs primarily to County residents. Applicant organizations must have a primary mission of arts or history, be at least five years old, and have paid administrative staff.

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Required Financial Documentation

Independently certified financial audit most recently completed two fiscal years. All 501(c)(3) organizations seeking grants will need to submit their most recent IRS Form 990.

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Grant Period

Jan. 1, 2019 thru Dec. 31, 2019

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Declaration of Intent (DOI) Due

September 12, 2018

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Mandatory Workshops

Grant Writing (GWW) Regional Training Institute (RTI)

GWW: Aug. 15; Sept. 10 (pick one) RTI: TBA (pick one)

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Application Due

October 9, 2018 Midnight

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Grant Size

Grants from $15K-$300K

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Application Basics

Narrative Questions; Budget; Support Documents. (including Data Arts Profile)

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Match component

Cash Match 25% (Grant Request Size cannot be more than 25% of operating budget)

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Reporting requirements

Final report is required to receive final 25% grant funding. Final payment will not be issued without the final reports.

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Guidelines

Full guidelines (available summer 2018) for 2018-19 General Operating Support Grants (GOS) Program

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Have questions?

artsandhistory@co.middlesex.nj.us

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Combinable with other grants?

Organizations may apply for one GOS Grant each cycle. May also apply for Historic Preservation and Capital or Innovation & Exploration, but receive no more than a total of two grants per cycle.

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Program Support Grants

What is it?

Provides annual funding to nonprofit organizations for the delivery of specific projects and programs for Middlesex County residents. Supports program-specific costs and administrative support required to deliver those programs. This program supports organizations in bringing arts and history to life in Middlesex County. Program Support Grants are divided into two categories – to serve both small and large organizations.

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Eligibility Requirements

Middlesex County-based nonprofits and municipalities who provide arts, cultural or history-focused programs primarily for Middlesex County residents. Grant-funded activities take place in Middlesex County and are available for the public. Organizations do not need to have arts, culture or history as their primary mission.

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Required Financial Documentation

Program 1 – Independently certified financial audit most recently completed two fiscal years. All 501(c)(3) organizations seeking grants will need to submit their most recent IRS Form 990.
Program 2 – Independently certified financial audit most recently completed fiscal year, or IRS Form 990.

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Grant Period

Jan. 1, 2019 thru Dec. 31, 2019

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Declaration of Intent (DOI) Due

September 12, 2018

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Mandatory Workshops

Grant Writing (GWW) Regional Training Institute (RTI)

GWW: Aug. 15; Sept. 10 (pick one) RTI: TBA (pick one)

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Application Due

October 9, 2018 Midnight

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Grant Size

Program 1 - $5,001 K to $50K
Program 2- $1K to $5K

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Application Basics

Program 1 - Narrative Questions; Budget; Support Materials. (including Data Arts Profile)
Program 2 – Narrative Questions; Budget; Support Materials. (optional Data Arts Profile)

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Match component

Cash Match 25%

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Reporting requirements

Final report is required to receive final 25% grant funding. Final payment will not be issued without submission of final reports.

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Guidelines

Full guidelines (available summer 2018) for 2018-19 Program Support Grant Program

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Have questions?

artsandhistory@co.middlesex.nj.us

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Combinable with other grants?

Organizations may apply for only one grant in this category. May also apply for Historic Preservation & Capital, Innovation & Exploration Grants, but receive no more than a total of two grants per cycle.

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Innovation & Exploration Grants

What is it?

Supports new programs and projects that expand the creative boundaries of Middlesex County. Each year, this program provides nonprofits and artists collaborating with nonprofits the support they need to incubate new ideas, take calculated risks, reach new audiences, and push the County and its municipalities to be leaders in arts, history and culture.

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Eligibility Requirements

Middlesex County-based nonprofits and individual artists or historians, in partnership with a nonprofit. Activities must take place in Middlesex County and be available to the public.

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Required Financial Documentation

Independently certified financial audit or review most recently completed fiscal year. All 501(c)(3) organizations seeking grants will need to submit their most recent IRS Form 990.

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Grant Period

To Be Determined

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Declaration of Intent (DOI) Due

March 1, 2019

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Mandatory Workshops

Grant Writing (GWW) Regional Training Institute (RTI)

GWW: Feb. 22, 23 2019 (pick one)
RTI: TBA (pick one)

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Application Due

April 1, 2019 Midnight

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Grant Size

Grants from $5K to $100K

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Application Basics

Narrative Questions; Budget, Support Materials. (including Data Arts Profile)

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Match component

Cash Match 25%
(Grant Request Size cannot be more than 25% of operating budget)

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Reporting requirements

Final report is required to receive final 25% grant funding. Final payment will not be issued without submission of final reports.

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Guidelines

Full guidelines (available spring 2019) for Innovation & Exploration Grant Program

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Have questions?

artsandhistory@co.middlesex.nj.us

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Combinable with other grants?

Organizations may apply for only one grant in this category. May also apply for Historic Preservation & Capital, General Operating Support, but receive no more than a total of two grants per cycle.

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Neighborhood Grants

What is it?

Engage grassroots groups and build connections beyond the walls of Middlesex County’s established cultural institutions. In partnership with neighborhood organizations, these grants help County residents support and experience the arts, history, and culture embedded in their communities, and support the growth of neighborhood-based artists and historians.

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Eligibility Requirements

Middlesex County-based individuals or groups of residents from specific neighborhoods and municipalities, in partnership with community-based organizations that have a demonstrated track record partnering with residents and representing or serving a specific municipality, neighborhood or community. Grant funded activities must take place in Middlesex County and be available for the public

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Required Financial Documentation

Optional
Organization (or its fiscal agent) must submit Independently certified financial audit most recently completed fiscal year, or IRS Form 990.

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Grant Period

TBA

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Declaration of Intent (DOI) Due

Bi-Annual Spring 2019

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Mandatory Workshops

Grant Writing (GWW) Regional Training Institute (RTI)

GWW: Feb. 22, 23 2019 (pick one)
RTI: TBA (pick one)

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Application Due

Spring 2019

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Grant Size

Grants $5K or Less

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Application Basics

Narrative questions; budget; support materials. (Optional Data Arts Profile)

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Match component

Optional: In-Kind Matching Funds

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Reporting requirements

Final report is required to receive final 25% grant funding. Final payment will not be issued without the mandatory final reports.

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Guidelines

Full guidelines (available spring 2019) for Neighborhood Grant Program

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Have questions?

artsandhistory@co.middlesex.nj.us

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Combinable with other grants?

Organizations may apply for only one grant in this category during each cycle and are not eligible for any other grants during the cycle. Organizations may receive Neighborhood Grants for no more than two years.

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