How do I become a grant application reviewer?
Connecticut Office of the Arts relies on people in the arts and creative sector to review applications for many of our grant programs.
Reviewers / Panelists include artists, educators, administrators, community leaders, and other people involved in the arts and creative sector. They receive a stipend for serving as a grant reviewer. The stipend is calculated based on the time required. COA can only process a stipend to grant reviewers who are able to complete a W9 prior to the start of their review. The stipend may be considered taxable income.
When selecting reviewers/panelists, we strive to represent:
- Our state’s overall diversity of gender, age, race, ethnicity, and disability
- Our state’s geographic distribution
- Artistic disciplines and sub-disciplines
- Small, medium, and large institutions
- The variety of creative economy roles including artists, administrators, artistic directors, board members, education specialists, and others
Reviewer / Panelist Responsibilities
Grant reviewers/panelists:
- Adhere to the review/panel process
- Evaluate assigned grant applications
- Score applications according to program review criteria
- Provide funding recommendations
The time commitment will vary depending on the program requirements and review materials.
How to Apply
Please complete the Panelist Interest Survey Form. Please note that we can’t guarantee everyone who applies will be selected.
Thank you for your interest. We will only contact individuals selected to participate in this role.