Plainfield Cultural and Heritage Commission

Awarding Grants for Arts, History,
and Cultural Programs and Events Since 1984

The Plainfield Cultural and Heritage Commission, PC&HC, was established by the City of Plainfield in 1984 as a nondiscriminatory organization to encourage a broad base of participation among individual artists, cultural and historic organizations, and their audiences for the purpose of enhancing the lives of Plainfield’s residents. The mission of the PC&HC is:

To promote and support cultural and heritage activities for the benefit of Plainfield and its residents.
To advocate for the importance of cultural and heritage activities in Plainfield life.
To disseminate information relating to funding opportunities for qualifying individuals and organizations.
To promote the cultural and historic resources of Plainfield.
To disseminate information on cultural programs in the city.
To award funding with reimbursement grants through an application process for qualifying individuals and organizations wishing to produce events or projects with cultural or heritage significance, entertainment, or education. These funds are allocated by the city of Plainfield to the PC&HC on a yearly basis.

Grant or Mini-grant Program

The Plainfield Cultural and Heritage Commission invites you or your organization to apply for a grant or mini-grant. All awards are made without regard to sexual orientation, age, race, creed, religion, or national origin. Individuals or organizations can find information on eligibility, application requirements, and the grant application by downloading the following three documents: Grant Application Guidelines, Grant Application, and Checklist for Applicants. Hard copies of the application materials may also be picked up in person at the City Clerk's office, Plainfield City Hall.

CLICK HERE for the Grant Application Guidelines

CLICK HERE to download the Grant Application

CLICK HERE to download the Checklist for Applications

Meeting Dates and Zoom Information

Meetings are hosted every month (excluding July and August) on the Third Wednesday of the Month until Dec 20, 2023
     Feb 15, 2023 07:00 PM
     Mar 15, 2023 07:00 PM
     Apr 19, 2023 07:00 PM
     May 17, 2023 07:00 PM
     Jun 21, 2023 07:00 PM
     Sep 20, 2023 07:00 PM
Oct 18, 2023 07:00 PM
     Nov 15, 2023 07:00 PM
     Dec 20, 2023 07:00 PM
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