Connecticut Humanities is seeking applications for Public Presentation Planning Grants to support projects that help to understand and appreciate human history, culture, values, and beliefs.
Donor Name: Connecticut Humanities
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000 – $25,000
Grant Duration: 18 Months
Details:
They allow to analyze the 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, and interpretive digital media projects.
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 Planning Grant project periods are eighteen (18) months in duration
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
- 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 with 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 Public Presentation Planning Grants.
