Connecticut Humanities is seeking applications to help organizations conduct scholarly research and travel, gather feedback from key stakeholders, and make all the necessary preparations to develop, finalize, and implement their project plan.
Donor Name: Connecticut Humanities
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/07/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $25,000
Grant Duration: 18 months
Details:
Planning Grants of up to $25,000 support the research, planning, and development of humanities projects, such as exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive digital media.
Although a Planning Grant is not required to receive an Implementation Grant, and receipt of a Planning Grant does not guarantee Implementation funding, Planning Grant work is intended to provide the applicant with the knowledge and plan to be able to implement their project idea.
Planning Grant proposals must demonstrate significant humanities scholarship and content and articulate clearly defined goals that will be achieved during the project period. At the end of the Planning Grant, the project should have identified clear next steps such as a plan for the implementation of the project or a newly-identified area for further research and development.
Funding Information
- Planning Grants range in amount from $5,000 to $25,000. All Planning Grant project periods are eighteen (18) 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 eighteen (18) 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.
