Timeline and Process
The program is not currently accepting applications and will not offer grants in fiscal year 2022. The ARTE-accesible web pages are for informational purposes only with an overview of the program as it ran in fiscal year 2021. Please note: changes may occur from one cycle to the next.
Timeline
| Application Deadline: | On or before 11:59pm, September 15, 2020 |
| Notification: | late November, 2020 |
| Funding Period: | January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021 |
| Final Report: | January 30, 2022 |
The deadline for the fiscal year 2021 program has passed.
Review Process
COA consults with outside professionals to serve as panel reviewers.
A total of 30 points is possible with the Review Criteria outlined below:
READI (10 points)
- Does the proposed activity align successfully with the Connecticut Office of the Art's READI Framework?
Thoughtful Plan (10 points)
- Does the proposed activity successfully consider services/strategies to increase access to the arts for audiences/artists of all abilities and/or staff training to reach and engage greater access?
- Does the applicant demonstrate an understanding of these services/strategies they plan to implement and/or have a plan for staff training to deepen this understanding?
- Returning applicants must demonstrate growth and advancement of their accessibility offerings. The ARTE-accessible program is not designed for ongoing accessibility operations for an organization.
Quality Plan (10 points)
- Is the proposed activity (and budget) realistic?
- Does the proposed activity include a suitable plan to market, promote, and/or evaluate the project?
Program Guidelines: