How to Submit a Proposal

Proposals can be submitted by individuals, groups, organizations, or schools. They should be 2-4 pages long and include:

1. Contact information and affiliation of the project leader

2. Title and brief description of the project

3. Intended outcomes linked to the 5-TFA mission

4. Target population and estimated reach

5. New effort or expansion of previous efforts

6. Action steps and timeline

7. Overall budget and specific funding request

8. Evaluation plan for project success

9. Commitment to report results to 5-TFA

Where to Submit a Proposal

Please submit all applications via the online form.

Apply online here

Direct any questions about submitting a proposal to: grants@5townfriendsofthearts.org

Submission Deadlines

Submit proposals by March 15 for consideration in March, and by November 15 for consideration in November.

Funding Priorities

We prioritize proposals that serve the maximum number of community members in the 5-town area and seek to fund a diverse range of projects that enrich our community.

5-TFA allocates over fifty percent of annual proceeds from fundraising to the Community Grants Program. In any given year, 5-TFA will seek to fund a group of proposals that serves diverse populations and purposes.