Connecticut Humanities is seeking applications to support the execution of humanities activities such as exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive digital media projects.
Donor Name: Connecticut Humanities
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $35,000
Grant Duration: 24 months
Details:
Connecticut Humanities Fund (CTHF) Public Presentation Grants support projects that help us understand and appreciate human history, culture, values, and beliefs. They allow us to analyze our 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.
Implementation Grants may be awarded for exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive digital media projects. All Implementation Grant proposals must demonstrate significant humanities scholarship and content and articulate clearly defined goals that will be achieved during the project. Only one (1) Public Presentation Planning or Implementation Grant can be open at a time.
Funding Information
- Implementation Grants range in amount from $5,000 to $35,000. All Implementation Grant project periods are twenty-four (24) months in duration, beginning on the first day of the month of award notification.
- All CTH grant funded activities must occur and be completed within the twenty-four (24) month project period. No extensions are allowed.
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.
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.
For more information, visit Connecticut Humanities.
