Grants ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, artists, entrepreneurs, event planners, libraries, IHEs, and schools for small-scale arts projects relevant to current community trends and culture. Funding is intended to support projects that reflect on personal experiences, target a specific community matter, and/or bring neighborhoods together.
The following eligible expenses must directly relate to the project:
- Materials
- Space rental; occupancy costs (security, insurance, utilities, etc.)
- Payments to contracted artistic, technical or administrative professionals
- Supplemental project insurance
- Project-specific permits and fees
- Artist fees
- Legal fees directly associated with the project
- Hospitality expenses which are directly related to the project
- Evaluation services and documentation: photo, video, audio, collection of statistical information, etc.
- Printing, advertising and marketing costs
- Limited brick and mortar expenses directly associated with the project
Estimated Size of Grant:
Funding Period: October 1, 2019 – September 30, 2020
A project may begin before or end after the funding period; HOWEVER, the use and/or attribution of COA funds MUST only be used during the specified funding period.
Applications must be submitted on-line at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY20REGI
For more information or questions, please contact:
Adriane Jefferson
adriane.jefferson@ct.gov
Applicants may also consult with COA's Designated Regional Service Organizations for assistance: https://portal.ct.gov/DECD/Content/Arts-Culture/08_Other_Resources/Regional-Service-Organizations