Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission receives $30K grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – The Hunterdon County Commissioners recently announced that the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission received a $30,000 award for Grants for Arts Projects from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).
Following a competitive application process, the NEA approved 1,135 projects for funding totaling more than $37 Million as part of a second round of fiscal year 2024 grants. The grants awarded fall under three NEA funding categories, Grants for Arts Projects, Our Town, and State and Regional Partnerships.
Commissioner Zach Rich said, “The Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission was one of only 64 local art agencies selected nationwide for this prestigious grant. The grant funds received by the Cultural and Heritage Commission will be used to provide grants to County nonprofit organizations for publicly accessible art projects focused on the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, which will take place on July 4, 2026.”
“Projects like the one the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission propose, exemplify the creativity and care which communities are telling their stories, creating connection, and responding to challenges and opportunities in their communities – all through the arts,” said NEA Chari Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD.
The NEA’s Grant for Arts Projects supports an expansive range of projects of varying sizes and scope across artistic disciplines with a focus on agency priorities such as, opportunities for public engagement with the arts and arts education, the integration of the arts with strategies that promote the health and well-being of people and communities, and the improvement of overall capacity and capabilities within the arts sector.
Natalie Zaman, the Executive Director for the Hunterdon County Cultural and Heritage Commission said, “We are thrilled to offer this opportunity to our nonprofit organizations. Applications will be available later this year. In addition to celebrating the upcoming 250th, we hope this initiative will forge some long-lasting partnerships and collaborations.”
“My congratulations to Executive Director, Natalie Zaman, and members of the Cultural and Heritage Commission Board for spearheading this grant application on behalf of the residents of Hunterdon County. The ongoing pursuit of grants by our county leaders is a key component to helping hold the line on taxes while continuing to provide strong resources and opportunities for our residents,” Rich said.
