Mediacom Support for Community Arts & Culture; Grant applications now available and due July 31

Local nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply for grants from the Mediacom Arts and Cultural Foundation of Dubuque to gain financial support for community arts and cultural projects.

Grant applications are now available through the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and July 31, 2017 is the deadline for submission. Approximately $25,000 will be allocated to non-profit organizations within the city of Dubuque, with awards to be announced in September.

This year marks the 12th consecutive year that Mediacom will fund local organizations to support projects that enhance art and cultural experiences for Dubuque residents and visitors. According to Mediacom’s Area Operations Director, Don DeMay, 160 grants have been awarded since 2006, for a total contribution of $342,455 that has supported performing arts, fine arts, local cultural projects, and special arts experiences for youth.

Applications for the 2017 grants are available now from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque online at www.dbqfoundation.org/mediacom. Arts and culture grants awarded in 2017 will fund projects to be staged or implemented in 2018. 

Proposed projects must meet a funding request minimum of $1,500. Grants may fully fund requests ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. A 50-percent cash match is required for grants between $2,500 and the maximum award of $5,000. Local citizens oversee the grant selection process by serving as board members for the Mediacom Arts and Cultural Foundation of Dubuque. Current board members are:  Gail Chavenelle, Connie Twining, Kathleen McMullen, and Mediacom employees Trisha Butcher and Kate Kastli.