Arts & Culture

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• Creative Ground Online Directory

  This free online directory includes profiles for cultural nonprofits like libraries and theaters, creative businesses like recording studios and design agencies, and artists of all disciplines such as performing arts, visual arts and crafts.

• Connecticut Arts Alliance

  Connecticut Arts Alliance (CAA) is a nonprofit advocacy organization led by artists, educators and arts executives from all over our state promoting the importance of the arts in building healthy, vibrant and connected communities.

• National Assembly of State Art Agencies

  NASAA and the state arts agencies advance the arts for the well-being and prosperity of our nation's individuals, communities and families. NASAA is the association of America's 56 state and jurisdictional arts agencies.

• NEA Grants for Organizations and Individuals

  Find available grants, awards and related events for individuals and organizations.

• NEFA Grants & Programs

  NEFA offers grants to artists and organizations to support the creation and presentation of work. Other opportunities and resources that connect and strengthen the creative sector include online tools, convenings and research publications.

• Americans for the Arts: Arts & Economic Prosperity Study V

  Arts & Economic Prosperity V is Americans for the Arts’ fifth study of the nonprofit arts and culture industry's impact on the economy.

• Arts Learning

  Advancing arts education and experiences through professional development and funding support.

• SAM.gov Unique Entity ID

  An Unique Entity ID (UEI) is required to recieve federal awards.

• Arts Learning Presentation Grants CLOSED

  Arts Presentation Grants are not being offered at this time.

• COVID Relief Fund for the Arts

  The COVID Relief Fund for the Arts grant program is closed.

• Empower Grant Initiative

  Support for small and medium-sized arts organizations that represent the diverse cultural expressions of all Connecticut state residents. The Connecticut Office of the Arts provides self-determined capacity building support to help grow organizations that have yet to receive meaningful levels of support.

• Creative Economy

  Studies, research, and resources that document the value of the arts, culture, and creative industries.

• Glossary of Terms

  A list of words, along with definations, that an applicant may come across in program guidelines and/or during the application process.

• Poetry Out Loud

  Encourages the nation’s youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and performance.

• Regional Initiative Grant Program (REGI) CLOSED

  The Connecticut Office of the Arts is no longer offering the Regional Initiative Grant Program.