Concord Event Arts Grant Program - Up to $50,000 Available
"PROGRAM OVERVIEWThe City of Concord Event Arts Grant program provides funds up to $50,000 in support of arts-focused events in the community. There is a 1:1 financial match required.Funding for the program is taxpayer supported.Completed applications should be sent to the City Manager's Office at [email protected]. GRANT REQUIREMENTSProjects funded are required to:Articulate a plan that focuses on public benefit and community engagementDemonstrate artistic, cultural or economic benefit and qualityDemonstrate Accessibility, Equity and SustainabilityDemonstrate that the activity fulfills a need in the communityExplain the applicant’s experience and ability to successfully produce the event(s)PROGRAM OUTCOMESCommunity members experience increased access to the arts and culture via a reduction in geographic, cultural, economic and/or physical barriers.Community members experience a change in knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of art and culture as a result of proposed public art events or festivals.Community residents build connections to their own and others cultural heritage through art and cultural events and/or activities.WHO CAN APPLYAny organization with 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status from the IRS and not-for-profit in the State of New Hampshire.PROPOSALS ELIGIBLEProjects with multiple events or series of events connected by a common theme.Artistic performances.Arts and cultural festivals.Collaborative efforts among groups/organizations – submit one application with a designated partner as the applicant.PROPOSALS AND EXPENSES NOT ELIGIBLEThose that do not have the arts and culture as the primary focusExpenses or payments for projects that will take place outside of the City of Concord’s municipal boundariesActivities that are essentially for the religious socialization of the participants or audienceActivities that attempt to influence any local, state or federal legislation or appropriationEvents with a primary focus of fundraisingGeneral operating support, endowments, capital expenditures, or deficiencies in other projectsStaff pay for regular hours/administrative duties that fall outside the scope of the projectAny expenses not directly related to the proposalContracted service of an organization’s board member or associated business(es)Activities not open to the general publicNARRATIVE QUESTIONSIntroductionOrganization’s Representative Contact:Board Officer Contacts:Federal 501 (C) (3) Non-Profit Status (EIN Tax ID Number):Mission Statement: Applicants that do not have a mission statement should provide an outline of the goals and values of their project or group.Proposal Name: Proposal name and plan summary, provide name of the activity and a brief one sentence description (10 words or less).Major Program ActivitiesDescribe the project: Refer to the advice criteria below.Location(s) of Proposal: Provide the name, street address of where activities will take place.Example of Artistic Quality or cultural/economic impact of the artist(s) or group(s) involved in the proposal. Examples include photos and videos of similar or previous projects, designs or schematics of proposed work, video or website or website from a visiting artist or performing group. No more than five images, 5 pages or literary work or 5 minutes of audio/videoDescribe the target audience for the proposal. Explain what inspired this project and why you are focused on a particular group, if applicable.List ways in which the community has demonstrated support for this proposal.Describe how accessibility needs are being addressed in this proposal. How will you accommodate requests for access to the proposed project?Organization & PartnersProject Director Information – The person designated as responsible for overseeing the implementation of the proposed project: Name, Phone, Email and Biography.Other Key Personnel – List the names of those involved in organizing/carrying out the proposal and describe their roles and responsibilities. Include a short biography explaining relevant skill and experience.Copyright and other permissions – If any part of the proposal involves presenting or using material (including advertising) that is protected under copyright, describe how the permissions will be obtained. Include these costs in the budget.TimelineDescribe the project timeline and overall schedule for all proposed activities. Include planning, performance, assessment and reporting.Start Date – Activities described in the grant proposal must begin AFTER the City approval date.End Date – Activities must be completed within twelve months of the City approval date.Proposal Planning – List any components of the proposal that are yet to be determined. Examples include artists/musicians/photographers not yet hired, reserving a venue, selecting artwork to be displayed. Include the estimated dates by which these details will be confirmed.If this project recurs on an annual or semi-annual basis:Describe changes made in response to previous evaluations, successes and challenges.How is funding for the proposal sustained on an ongoing basis?Publicity and/or MarketingDescribe how audience members or participants will be informed about and invited to participate in the project (ads, flyers, news releases).Program Outcomes Describe all that are relevant to the proposed project:Access: Community residents experience increased access to the arts event via a reduction in geographic, cultural and/or physical barriers.Learning: Community residents experience a change in knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of art and culture as a result of the proposed art events or festivals.Economic Activity: Event generates increased retail or commercial activity in one or more sections of the City. Community - Residents build connections to the community through cultural events and/or activities.Outcomes and Evaluation – Describe your proposal’s evaluation plan/methods intended to measure the proposed outcomes and how these results will be used.Measurable Outcomes Summary – Briefly describe outcomes for the proposal in one paragraph.Outcomes describe the result or changes after the proposal is complete. Changes can be anything from what people learned, how they behave, how they feel or economic impact.Outcomes help you to see if the event or activity is successful by measuring these changes.ADVICE FOR APPLICANTSThe Project Grant is reviewed using five criteria: Artistic Merit & Quality; Equity & Sustainability; Demonstrated Need; Ability; and Economic Impact. When completing the grant submittal, refer to the criteria statements listed beneath each heading. A strong proposal will address all applicable criteria in the narrative responses.ARTISTIC MERIT/QUALITY:Activities feature relevant artists that demonstrative creativity, mastery of craft and a distinct artistic voice.Activities are involved in designing and delivering the arts experience and are relatable to the community.Artistic experiences will provide value to the community.Artistic experiences will build a deeper understanding and appreciation of the art form.Activities could create community understanding and awareness of art through high quality arts learning.Projects provide an artistic opportunity that would not otherwise be available by featuring underrepresented, innovative, and/or unique artistic discipline, genre, creative approach, content and/or quality.EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY:Diversity, equity and inclusion are built into programming OR programming is specifically aimed at increasing understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion.Proposals includes details about specific actions and goals for engaging underserved communities.Creative strategies connect with community while contributing to the vitality of arts initiatives.Collaboration between arts groups, artists and organizations leverage resources and are mutually beneficial.DEMONSTRATED NEED:The project is well designed to address the identified community/audience’s specific interests and circumstances, as understood by both the applicant and the community.Evidence demonstrates that community members, organizations and partners want to engage in the project activities, and are willing to invest through commitment of time, money and/or in-kind goods and services.Where appropriate, achievable plans are in place to develop authentic partnerships and/or reach underserved populations that have genuine interest in the activities.Evidence demonstrates that the project provides an arts opportunity that would not otherwise be available for the identified community/audience.ABILITY:Project team and/or partners is well assembled, qualified, with demonstrated experience and appropriate and articulated responsibilities. If volunteers will play a significant role, that has been described.An effective promotion and marketing plan are in place which supports the project’s goal(s) and fosters public awareness and/or engagement.Project plan is logical with a complete and realistic timeframe.The budget revenue streams are realistic and attainable; expenses are reasonable and appropriate.The application budget demonstrates an appropriate balance between artistic/programming and administrative costs.Project outcomes describe measurable and achievable change in knowledge, attitude, skill, behavior, or condition among the people the project is designed to benefit.The evaluation plan includes appropriate methods to measure and document project completion, effectiveness, and progress made toward project outcomes and identifies how evaluation results will be used to improve current or future programming.ECONOMIC IMPACT:Festival or event will have a measurable positive impact on retail/commercial economic activity in the host area of the city or the city as a whole.Festival or event will promote, highlight or advance an existing segment of the City’s business community. PROPOSAL BUDGETBudgets are required to show a 1:1 financial match in revenue to cover the total project.Expense Section: List all expenses associated with the proposal. Include detailed descriptions and method of calculation for each expense. Expenses listed CANNOT be incurred prior to the grant approval date. Some exceptions can be made for expenses that must be paid in advance of the application such as production rights for a play or deposit for a venue.Budget Items:In-Kind Expenses – allowable in-kind expenses include the costs of discounted or free rental space and equipment, skilled labor and donated materials – the value of the in-kind contribution must be verifiable through a receipt, quote or invoice and submitted in the Final Report.Personnel/Artist’s Fees - list name(s) and title; show methods of calculation or indicate contract rate or stipendSupplies, Materials and Food – itemize and show calculationsEquipment – indicate if purchased or rentedPublicity – itemized and show calculationsOtherIneligible expenses – Some expenses cannot be covered by the grant funds. Include these costs and calculate the total eligible grant award from the total expenses minus these costs:Travel expenses – related to bringing an artist from outside of Concord can be no more than 10% of the total grant amount requested. Additional travel expenses may be included as ineligible expenses and paid with funds from other sources.Administrative costs – personnel costs cannot be paid for work that falls with the scope of staff’s duties.Revenue Section: List the value of donated or discounted materials, equipment rental and skilled labor (This amount must match the In-Kind Expenses section).Budget Items:Ticket sales – show calculations (type of ticket, number anticipated sold, fees charged)AdvertisingFundraisingParticipation FeesAll applicants will be notified of the City’s decision.It is important for the public to understand how city funds are returning value to their community; as such, all grantees will be contractually required to acknowledge City funding. The appropriate statement will be provided to awarded applicants in their grant contract. This acknowledgment statement must appear, along with the City logo, on all advertising material, programs, press releases and announcements referencing the funded event. Grantee must provide copies of all internally generated advertising materials and programs with their final report.Recipients of grant awards are required to make reasonable efforts for programs to be accessible to the public. Applicants should consider physical and programmatic accessibility as an integral part of planning and budgeting. Accessibility involves both location and content.Recipients of grant awards will be required to provide the following along with signed grant paperwork:Proof of general liability insuranceProof of worker’s compensation insurance (as applicable)Current Certificate of Good Standing from the NH Secretary of StateA one-page financial statement of organization’s most recently completed fiscal yearList of Board of Directors (as applicable)REPORTINGA final report is due 30 days after the completion of the project. "
Concord FY 2027 Proposed Budget Presented to City Council on May 8, 2026
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Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program The following is the Fiscal Year 2027 (July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027) budget for the City of Concord, New Hampshire, as proposed to City Council on May 8, 2026. View the budgetary opportunities and challenges in the 2027 Transmittal Letter. View the proposed budget as one complete document or browse through the various sections of the budget below.
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W4RP Quartet Performs Free Concert and Workshop at Concord Community Music School, April 23, 2026
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by Jeff SelesnickFrom Juilliard to jazz and Ravel to rock, the W4RP Quartet will blend styles and genres when they take the stage at Concord Community Music School’s historic Recital Hall on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6 PM. While all four members of the ensemble are classically trained, the group’s repertoire blends classical, rock, jazz, and pop styles to create a dynamic and varied experience for the audience. The group, which features Mikael Darmanie on keys, Josh Henderson on violin, Ju Young Lee on cello, and Rick Martinez on drums, has led workshops and master classes at schools and colleges across the U.S. and played shows in the United States, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean.With programs like our Bach’s Lunch series and faculty and student recitals throughout the school year, CCMS is committed to ensuring everyone has access to world-class music education and performance. And thanks to a partnership between the Music School and the Avaloch Farm Music Institute (Boscawen, NH), the W4RP Quartet concert will not only be free to all, but it will also feature a workshop that precedes the show.“We are excited about our continuing collaboration with Avaloch Farm Music Institute,” says Music School Executive Director Daniel Acsadi. “CCMS and Avaloch are both dedicated to providing engaging and powerful musical experiences to our region, many of them free and open to everyone.”Avaloch Farm Music Institute opened its doors in 2012 as a musician’s retreat and cultural hub for the central New Hampshire region. In the years since its opening, it has blossomed into a creative space that offers residencies to musicians, events like the Avaloch Chamber Music Festival and the annual Composer’s Conference, and space and equipment for professional recording. The partnership between Avaloch and CCMS has strengthened over the years, most notably through the composition mentorship program where CCMS students have the opportunity to receive free composition lessons and have their work premiered by a professional ensemble during the Composer’s Conference.“A partnership with CCMS seemed natural to us, as CCMS has a longstanding history of providing musical engagement opportunities and music education accessibility for students of all ages and backgrounds,” notes Jessica Tong, co-artistic director at Avaloch.The W4RP Quartet’s relationship with Avaloch began a few years ago when the ensemble was selected for one of the organizations Creative Residencies. These residencies provide a unique opportunity for individual musicians or groups to dedicate focused time to a specific project, and include living accommodations, meals, and rehearsal/recording space. Along with the ability to develop projects, artists in residency have an educational element weaved into their stay that is a hallmark of the Avaloch experience.“The musicians and ensembles that come to Avaloch for creative residencies are not only world class artists, but also dedicated educators who are deeply committed to building community through music,” notes Tong. “For these Educational Artist Residencies (EAR), we wanted to ensure that the musicians would not only have an opportunity to inspire through their performances, but to mentor the next generation of aspiring young musicians.”With the educational piece established as a foundation, it was only natural that when the two musical institutions developed the concept of a W4RP Quartet performance, a workshop was part of the vision. Selected to be the featured ensemble for the spring 2026 EAR initiative, the group of Avaloch alumni was an obvious fit for a show at CCMS, as part of the initiative includes performances with surrounding educational organizations in New Hampshire. “Collaborating with CCMS allows us to make even more meaningful connections to the community with our visiting musicians,” says Tong.The CCMS recital hall stage will be bustling throughout the end of the spring semester, and the W4RP Quartet workshop and show will help kick-start a stretch of performances that local music lovers won’t want to miss.###
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