Free

Free Course — From Idea to Funded Project

In association with the New Haven Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism

Bring your arts project idea to life

Register now for this free course to support your application to the Neighborhood Cultural Vitality Grant Program.

In order to provide you with the best course experience, we are using a learning platform that normally requires purchase of a course. This is offered free through the Department of Arts, Culture, and Tourism. In order for you to access the course materials and join in group discussions you'll need to sign up for an account that gives you access to the course and allows you to track your progress.

Your Time is Valuable

When you sign up for the course you'll be able to access recordings of each session. If you're unable to attend a session you can use these to catch up.

What you'll get:

  • Grant Proposal Support
    You'll complete your application to the NCV Grant Program with the support of a seasoned grant professional and your peers. 
  •  Project Design
    You'll shape your idea into a clear project plan to maximize your project's impact and help create a compelling case for support from funders. 

  • Budget Guidance
    You'll build a budget for your project that covers the full costs of your project, protecting your personal investment in your project.  
  •  Community
    You'll have the chance to participate in peer editing and mock panels to get feedback on your application 

By the end of this course you'll have everything you need to submit your Neighborhood Cultural Vitality Grant Application.

**This is not a requirement for your grant application nor does it guarantee funding.