Brockport Merchant’s Association’s Brockstock and Hilton Apple Fest are among 24 area festivals to receive Monroe County Community Festival Funding grants. The grants are part of a new program established in the 2023 Monroe County Budget. In total, the county awarded $296,300 in grants which were approved by the County Legislature during its meeting on June 13.
“We are fortunate to have so many engaging festivals and opportunities to join together that ignite the spirit of our community all year long,” said County Executive Bello. “Providing grant support for these festivals helps enhance our quality of life and ensure we continue to have these opportunities going forward. Many thanks to the Monroe County Legislature for supporting our creative economy. Together, we are shaping a future filled with unforgettable celebrations.”
Some of the other recipients include Rochester Fringe Festival, Rochester International Jazz Festival, RPO 2023 Summer Festival, Festival at the Falls, Independence Day at Genesee Country Village and Museum, Puerto Rican Festival, Pan Afrikan Festival, and Corn Hill Arts Festival.
Recipients underwent a selection process that opened in February and closed on March 3. Qualifying events had to meet specific criteria:
•Festivals must fit into one or more of the following categories: (1) armistice, memorial, or other recognized national patriotic observance; (2) commemorate historical events of countywide interest and concern; (3) showcase music, dance, arts, or other artistic performance; and/or (4) publicize the advantages of Monroe County.
•Festivals must have a free public component.
•Festivals must serve a minimum of 1,000 individuals.
•Festivals must take place in Monroe County between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023.
For more information about the Community Festival Funding program, visit http://monroecounty.gov/festivalfunding.
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