For Immediate Release
July 21, 2020
Contact: Betsy Lundy, Downtown Coordinator & Cultural Liaison
betsy.lundy@bangormaine.gov
207-992-4234
City of Bangor Announces COVID-19 Emergency Relief Grants for Non-Profit Arts and Culture Organizations
BANGOR, MAINE—The City of Bangor has announced the release of COVID-19 emergency relief grants for non-profit arts and culture organizations operating within the City. Applications for the grants, which provide up to a maximum of $2,000 in funding, are due by Friday, July 31, 2020 at 4:30 p.m.
The City of Bangor recognizes the importance of local arts and culture organizations to the identity of Bangor as the center of arts and culture for central and northern Maine, as well as being an important economic driver for the City. Unlike the biannual grants offered for project-based work, these relief grants are intended to provide much-needed operational support to arts and culture organizations that have been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Non-profit arts and culture organizations are a significant force in shaping the experience of being in Bangor,” said Cultural Liaison Betsy Lundy. “They enhance the experience of every resident of and visitor to the city.”
For information, and to apply for a grant, visit www.bangormaine.gov/artsrelief.
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The City of Bangor, Maine is a service center community of 33,039 residents and is the county seat of Penobscot County. Bangor is the major commercial and cultural center for much of northern and eastern Maine. The City is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. For information on City projects and news, see www.bangormaine.gov.