Pawtucket – The Department of Planning and Redevelopment has announced that grant applications are now available for organizational support funding for Pawtucket-based Non-Profit Arts Organizations.

The funding for the organizational support grants will be open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that are headquartered in Pawtucket and provide year-round public arts programming. Programming may include performances, art exhibitions, music and other ongoing art activities at a Pawtucket venue.

 Applications for funding are now available at the Department of Planning & Redevelopment, located on the first floor of Pawtucket City Hall, 137 Roosevelt Avenue. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m., April 1, 2016.  Or get an application on the City’s Web site, www.pawtucketri.com/arts

 Contact Herb Weiss, Economic & Cultural Affairs Officer at 401-728-0500, Ext. 437; 401-742-4372 (cell) or hweiss@pawtucketri.com  for more information.