Auburndale-based The Village Bank has made a $15,000 commitment over three years to support a cultural tourism initiative planned by the Newton Cultural Alliance (NCA), in an effort to help stimulate local economic growth.

The NCA, which is a group of Newton-based nonprofit arts and cultural organization, also recently received a $3,000 planning grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Adams Arts Program to start the local initiative¬ Culture Œn Cuisine, according to a statement. The goal of Culture Œn Cuisine is to partner local restaurants and cultural groups and offer dining discounts in conjunction with community performances, events and activities.