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Find similar grantsSupporting Arts Grant is sponsored by Connecticut Office of the Arts. Provides funding to nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments in Connecticut to broaden arts access and strengthen organizational capacity.
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Supporting Arts Grant Program Overview What is the Supporting Arts Grant? The Supporting Arts grant program provides funding to arts organizations and municipal arts departments to support programmatic costs associated with mission-related work. Eligibility: Who Can Apply?
How Grant Awards are Calculated The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) grants funds received from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and must follow federal terms and conditions. The Supporting Arts program is funded, in part, by funds received from the NEA.
If your organization accepts an award from the Supporting Arts program, you will be agreeing to these terms and conditions and certifying that you will remain in compliance. The Terms and Conditions can be found HERE . Who do I contact if I have questions?
Please contact Rhonda Olisky by email at rhonda. olisky@ct. gov for more information or if you have questions about the program.
What organizations have received a Supporting Arts grant in the past? Artist Fellowship Program Connecticut Arts Endowment Fund Elizabeth L Mahaffey Fellowship Every Child Art Experience Strategic Partnership Grant How Grant Awards are Calculated 450 Columbus Boulevard, Ste 5
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments located in Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,000 - $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Supporting Arts Grant are due August 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Supporting Arts Grant is funded by Connecticut Office of the Arts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Supporting Arts Grant is a grant from the Connecticut Office of the Arts that funds nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments in Connecticut to broaden arts access, strengthen organizational capacity, and support programming that serves diverse communities across the state. The program is designed to help eligible arts organizations sustain and grow their programs and improve their long-term viability. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments located in Connecticut. Awards range from $1,000 to $15,000. The application deadline for the current cycle is August 1, 2026, with award notifications, funding periods, and final report dates outlined in the program guidelines.
Supporting Arts Grant Program is sponsored by Connecticut Office of the Arts- Department of Economic and Community Development. This program provides essential funding to arts organizations and municipal arts departments in Connecticut to support programmatic costs that align with their core missions. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments with specific operational requirements.
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