1818 Constitution Grant

1818 Constitution Grant

Funder: Connecticut Humanities Council Inc

Geographic Scope: Connecticut

Award Amount: $1,250-$3,000

Deadline: One-time grant opportunity

Overview: Special grant opportunity to support projects, exhibits, academic research, and programming around the 200th anniversary of the Connecticut Constitution of 1818. Set aside to coordinate statewide efforts and commemorate this landmark document.

Historical Background:
The Constitution of 1818 was a significant document that established:

Separation of church and state

Equality before the law of all Christian denominations

Elimination of property ownership requirements to vote

Greater independence for the judicial branch

Two Representatives in the House for each existing town

Focus Areas:

Programs and exhibits about the Constitution of 1818

Academic research on the constitution

Educational initiatives

Public programming and discussions

Bringing together organizations interested in celebrating this landmark

Thematic Connections to Modern Issues:

Religious freedom and separation of church and state

Voting rights

State's rights

Changing population demographics

Media and ideology (relating to Federalist vs. Antifederalist papers)

Funding Examples (FY18):

Avon Free Public Library: From Congregation to Constitution - $1,250

Connecticut Historical Society: The Constitution of 1818: Debate and Dissent in the Land of Steady Habits - $3,000

Connecticut Public Affairs Network: Commemorating the Constitution of 1818 - $2,300

Southington Civics First Inc: Online Lesson Plans on the Constitution of 1818 - $3,000

West Hartford Connecticut Explored Inc: Annotated Poster of the Constitution of 1818 - $3,000

Westport Historical Society: Rights for All?: Exploring Social Impacts of the 1818 Constitution - $1,864

Contact: For grant guidelines, see cthumanities.org. For more information, contact Scott Wands, Manager of Grants at swands@cthumanities.org

Address: 100 Riverview Center Suite 290, Middletown, CT 06457

Phone: +1 860 785 9640