Arts Funding

The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read is a program that awards grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 to organizations.  

These grants support community reading programs designed around a single NEA Big Read book. As our nation moves into its 250th year, the goal of this program is to honor America’s rich artistic and cultural heritage, inspire meaningful conversations, celebrate local creativity, elevate a wide variety of voices and perspectives, and build stronger connections in each community. 

Grantees will receive funding for their programming and purchasing books, and tools to support them in working with local partners, developing public relations strategies, and leading meaningful book discussions. 

This year’s NEA Big Read titles celebrate and honor the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. 

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which was established by Governor Lamont in 2021, provides financial assistance for infrastructure improvements to 501(c)(3) organizations that are at a heightened risk of being the target of a terrorist attack, hate crime, or violent act. It is administered by the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS).

Full press release can be viewed at: https://officeofthegovernor.cmail20.com/t/j-e-siuwhk-tkiulrkihh-r/

The CT Humanities Quick Grants are small implementation grants of up to $4,999 that support small-scale humanities activities such as discussion-based public programs, exhibitions, and tours.

Successful Proposals Must Be:

• Open to the general public
• Free or low cost to attend
• Clearly interpretive and based in the humanities.

To apply for a Quick Grant, your organization must be one of the following:

• A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Connecticut for at least one year and governed by a board of directors that meets regularly
• A municipality in the state of Connecticut
• A Connecticut-based federally or State recognized tribe

Application Deadlines for FY25-25:

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Monday, June 1, 2026

provides funds for presenters to travel and research artistic works that may be brought to New England. 

Deadline: Rolling

Microsoft Tech for Social Impact  offers grants and discounts for their products and services to eligible nonprofits, including solutions like Azure, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft 365.