The Harmon Arts Grant Program, named to honor former Mayor Paul Harmon, was created in 1993 to help promote the arts in the community. The maximum grant award is $5,000. Grant applications will be reviewed by Harmon Arts Grant Committee members who will make recommendations to the Normal Town Council.
Harmon Arts Grant 2022 Application coming soon.
PRIMARY FUNDING PRIORITIES:
- Programs taking place within the Town of Normal
- Programs administered by not-for-profit organizations
- Programs administered by recognized community organizations
- Funding to make a program or event more accessible to the public, particularly seniors, students, and low-income residents.
- Operating costs associated with specific projects or performances
- Programs serving a large number of patrons
- Programs administered by organizations with a stated purpose to promote the arts
SECONDARY FUNDING PRIORITIES:
- Funding requests for capital items, such as equipment
- Programs serving a small number of patrons
- Quasi-arts programs
- Acquisition of art objects for the community
Grant Recipients