The Connecticut Humanities is accepting applications for its Planning Grants to support the research, planning, and development of humanities projects, such as exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive digital media.
Donor Name: Connecticut Humanities
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/05/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Connecticut Humanities Fund (CTHF) Public Presentation Grants support projects that help us understand and appreciate human history, culture, values, and beliefs. They allow to analyze complex society and to make thoughtful, reasoned decisions based on inquiry, evaluation, and empathy.
The Public Presentation grant lines support projects from planning through implementation and the flexible funding range allows organizations to develop projects of all sizes. There are separate application forms and requirements for Planning Grants and Implementation Grants.
Planning Grants may be awarded to develop exhibitions, public programs, interpretive digital media projects, and curriculum development. All Planning Grant proposals must demonstrate significant humanities scholarship and content and articulate clearly defined goals that will be achieved during the project.
Funding Priorities
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) gives priority to projects that include significant humanities scholarship and content, explore topics and stories in an inclusive, diverse, and equitable manner, and do one or more of the following:
- Engage individuals and communities in the exploration of contemporary issues.
- Advance creativity and demonstrate ingenuity and innovation.
- Present accessible content that provokes, challenges, educates, and inspires.
- Ensure access to the project’s content and scholarship beyond the length of the grant.
- Foster collaboration among organizations, groups, and communities.
Funding Information
- Planning Grants range in amount from $5,000 to $25,000.
- All CTH grant funded activities must occur and be completed within the eighteen (18) month project period.
Eligible Expenses
- Salary and wages for work directly related to the project
- Honoraria and fees for consultants, scholars, and other outside professionals
- Travel expenses directly related to the project
- Technical design services including graphic, exhibition, or website design
- Purchase and/or rental of equipment, software, and intellectual property directly related to the planning project
- Office supplies and photocopying or printing of materials for the planning exercise
Eligibility Criteria
An applicant organization must:
- Be incorporated in the state of Connecticut for at least one year as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization governed by a board of directors that meets regularly or be a Connecticut municipality or be a Connecticut-based federally or State recognized tribe
- Provide significant programming and/or services to the public on a regular basis, including open hours and special events, or function as a professional service organization that supports humanities program providers
- Be in compliance on all terms and conditions of all previous Connecticut Humanities grants
The following are not eligible for funding:
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Agencies of the State of Connecticut, including state universities, state parks and historic sites
- Organizations not in compliance with terms and conditions of previous Connecticut Humanities grants
For more information, visit Connecticut Humanities.
