Dancers perform at the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Liberty. The Town of Liberty received a Community Development Grant to support the cultural celebration. Photo credit: Derek Kirk, Sullivan County Democrat.

Grants support community health, events and the arts

[Liberty, NY] – Sullivan 180 is pleased to announce the first round of recipients of the 2024 Community Development Grants. These grants offer up to $5,000 to Sullivan County municipalities, non-profits and schools in 3 categories: Community Events, Projects and Initiatives and Technical Assistance. They support and promote community development by funding initiatives that foster cultural diversity, community engagement, healthy activities, and the creation of community spaces and events.

“Community Development Grants empower communities to realize their vision for vibrant and inclusive spaces. The range of initiatives from cultural events to public art projects foster stronger, healthier and more connected communities,” said Shannon Cilento, Sullivan 180 Community Development and Communications Manager.

The 2024 Community Development Grant Recipients are:

Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum – Installation of a youth exhibit on fly fishing and the local environment.

Cochecton Volunteer Ambulance Corps. – Support for community health programming.

Hope's Compass Fund – Support for the Let the Voices Holocaust Remembrance & Survivor arts programming.

Narrowsburg Farmers Market – Support for youth nutrition and environmental programming.

Sullivan O&W Rail Trail Alliance – Trail markers and event support for National Trails Day.

Town of Liberty – Support for the 2nd Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival musical performers.

Tusten Social – Creation of a documentary short film featuring intergenerational conversations.

Waste For Life – Support for On Belonging Sullivan County playwriting competition.

Western Sullivan Public Library – A Sullivan County interlibrary staff wellness challenge.

WJFF Radio Catskill – Phase 1 installation of the outdoor community gathering space.

Community Development Grants are still available and accepted on a rolling basis through September 1, 2024. For more information or to apply, visit Sullivan180.org/Grants-Scholarships.

Community projects are always seeking volunteers to lend a hand. Contact Anne-Louise Scandariato, Director of Community Engagement at 845-295-2405, to connect with a project in your community. For information on the Community Development Program, contact Shannon Cilento at 845-295-2434.