Creative County Initiative Partnership Grants

Overview

Description

Collaboration grants to bring arts, culture and creativity central to community life, strengthen the creative ecosystem in and across community(ies), and catalyze community connections in Essex County.

ECCF’s Creative County Initiative (CCI) is pleased to open its collaborative grant-making program that fosters public art, placemaking, and other creative projects to engage and build community across Essex County while strengthening the region’s creative ecosystem. We understand the power of partnerships in the creative sector and believe funding for community-focused public art, creative placemaking, and other special projects can engage and transform a neighborhood, a community, or a region.

In its 2025-26 grant cycle, CCI will provide funding up to $25,000 for projects to be completed by December 31, 2025. There is no match requirement, but grantees are strongly encouraged to seek additional funding as needed. Funding is limited, therefore we anticipate this grant program being highly competitive.

There will be a two-stage review process beginning with a Letter of Interest from which a selection of applicants will be invited to submit a Full Application.

Type of Support

* Public art,
* creative placemaking and
* other special projects

Eligibility

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