Arts Funding

CT Humanities offers a wide variety of grant lines to support strong humanities projects and the institutions that offer them. 

Project Grants support the planning or execution of humanities projects, such as exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive digital media projects. The implementation stage is intended for projects that are ready to bring to fruition.

All Project Grant proposals must demonstrate significant humanities scholarship and content and articulate clearly defined goals that will be achieved during the project.

Application Deadline for FY26-27: Sunday, November 1, 2026 & Saturday, May 1, 2027

CT Humanities offers a wide variety of grant lines to support strong humanities projects and the institutions that offer them. 

Capacity Grants help Connecticut organizations that bring humanities to the public think strategically, better understand their audiences, assets, and operations, and plan for the future. They support a wide range of projects. 

As of FY27, Capacity Grants can fund projects which may include, but are not limited to consultant-led initiatives.

Application Deadline for FY27: Sunday, November 1, 2026 & Saturday, May 1, 2027

Guided by William Kent’s wishes, the Foundation is committed to recognizing elder artists who have faced hardship or barriers to sharing their work. The Foundation supports their creative journey, helps them gain recognition, and provides new spaces where their art can be appreciated.

The Connecticut Office of the Arts is providing support to the William Kent Art Foundation through the Call for Entry and review process. 

Funding is currently available for up to four (4) $5,000 grants. One or more of these grants will be awarded in late 2026 with additional awards in 2027. 

In addition to the four upcoming grants, this Call for Entry will serve as a roster of artists for the William Kent Art Foundation to review for future grant awards.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Artists must be Connecticut residents.
• Artists must be professional artists 60 years old or older.
• Artists must specialize in one or more of the following artistic disciplines: printmaking, painting, sculpture.

Artists may submit up to six (6) works.

Submission Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 11:59PM

CT Humanities offers a wide variety of grant lines to support strong humanities projects and the institutions that offer them. 

Mini Grants are small grants of up to $2500 that support small-scale humanities activities such as discussion-based public programs, mini exhibitions, and portions of tours. Please note smaller organizations will be prioritized for this grant line.

Mini Grants fund several project types, including small exhibitions, walking tours, parts panel discussions, digital learning tools, and community reading projects.

Successful proposals must be:

• Open to the general public
• Free or low-cost to attend

Application Deadlines for FY27-28: December 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | & June 1, 2027

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).

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.