Cultural Event Grants, Community and Neighborhood Resources

The purpose of the Cultural Event grant is to support communities, groups and individuals of Longmont in celebrating the diversity of cultures within Longmont. The City of Longmont provides mini-grants of up to $800 to support new events or enhance projects which contribute to the diversity of community events.

Funding Requirements:

Project must demonstrate a commitment to celebrating diversity and building community
Funding will be for new project initiatives or to enhance existing projects to reach a broader audience
Projects must be completed by the end of 2010 year
75% of the coordinating team and activity participants must be residents of Longmont
All activities must be open to the public
Funds awarded must be spent on the projects specified in the grant application only
For applicants who have previously received funding, all reimbursement forms and a final report must have been received for past events.

Events eligible for funding include but are not limited to:

Community Celebrations/Gatherings

Festivals

Ethnic heritage projects

Exhibits

Readings

Performances

Public Art projects

Events not eligible for funding:

Non-cultural activities

Activities conducted outside Longmont

Activities that are for the purpose of fundraising, promoting or generating income for a non-profit, business or private group.

Lobbying, advocacy or related activities
General operating expenses including existing staff time

Permanent equipment.

Activities which produce academic credit or are part of a curriculum

Who Can Apply:

Community groups

Non-profit entities

Individuals

Neighborhood groups

School Clubs and Youth Groups (nonsectarian)

Who Cannot Apply:

City, state or other government agencies

For-profit entities

Political parties

Labor unions

If you would like more information please call Community and Neighborhood Resources at 303-651-8444, or email Susan Spaulding at susan.spaulding@ci.longmont.co.us