Mediacom Support for Community Arts & Culture; Grant applications now available & 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 available through the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque and July 31, 2016 is the deadline for submission.
Approximately $25,000 will be allocated to nonprofit organizations within the city of Dubuque, with awards to be announced in September. This year marks the 11th 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 Production Manager Jim Barefoot, 148 grants have been awarded since 2006, for a total contribution of $313,757 that has supported performing arts, fine arts, local cultural projects, and special arts experiences for youth.
Applications for the 2016 grants are available now from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque office at 700 Locust Street or online at www.dbqfoundation.org/mediacom. Arts and culture grants awarded in 2016 will fund projects to be staged or implemented in 2017.
Proposed projects must meet a funding request minimum of $1,500. Mediacom grants are set up to fully fund requests ranging from $1,500 to $2,500. A 50-percent cash match is required for grants above $2,500. 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 Kate Kastli and Jim Barefoot.
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