Citywide Arts & Culture Events and Pop-Up Markets

The City of New Haven, Department of Arts & Culture, is seeking proposals for the Citywide Arts & Cultural Events and Pop-Ups Grant Program. The program aims to support inclusive community events and neighborhood-centered pop-up markets across the city, promoting creative expression, and strengthening community connection. The grant program will fund projects that demonstrate deep community collaboration, cultural responsiveness, and thoughtful planning. The City is looking for proposals that go beyond hosting an event, but rather cultivate meaningful experiences, broaden cultural access, increase neighborhood vibrancy, and leave a lasting positive impact on the community. • The program will support projects that uplift local artists, strengthen small businesses, celebrate cultural expression, and bring residents together in joyful, inclusive, and creative ways. • The City is committed to promoting the economic health and well-being of its residents, and contractor agrees to recruit New Haven residents initially and give them preference for any new positions that result from the performance of this contract. • The City has implemented a 'No Purchase Order, No Payment Policy’ to reduce cost overruns, unauthorized work, and automate the steps for payment of invoices. • The City reserves the right to reject all proposals, waive any irregularity in submissions, or cancel or delay the project at any time.