East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Announces New Community Grants Program

Posted on: April 21, 2024 - 5:09pm
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The East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts (CCFA) is proud to announce the launch of a new competitive community grants program for the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025).

The program has two components: program/project grants, and grants for operating support.

East Hartford-based 501(c)3 arts nonprofits are eligible to apply for funds to support their operating budgets. Applicants must have a minimum of two years of consistent engagement in arts and/or cultural programming and/or services.

For the program/project grants, the proposed activity must be fully planned and directly relate to fine arts and/or culture. Eligible creative endeavors include, but are not limited to, concerts, performances, program series, festivals, workshops, exhibits, readings, after-school programs, and public art.

For complete eligibility requirements and to access the application, visit the CCFA website, found on the Town website under “Boards and Commissions.”

Information sessions will be held in person at the Raymond Library on Sunday, May 5 at 1:30 PM and Friday, May 10 at 1:00 PM. A virtual option will be offered on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 PM. Potential applicants are urged to attend one of the information sessions to be best prepared to complete the required application. Registration is available on the library’s online calendar of events.

First round applications will be due on June 15, 2024 and will be considered at the CCFA’s July meeting. Applications may be considered on a rolling basis during the year depending on the availability of funds.

For announcements and updates on the community grants program, follow the East Hartford Public Library Facebook page or visit the CCFA website. Please note that the East Hartford Public Library is only providing administrative support to the grants program. Funding decisions will be made by the Commission on Culture and Fine Arts at their regularly scheduled public meetings, held the second Thursday of the month in Meeting Room 1 on the lower level of the Raymond Library.