Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program

Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Connecticut Sea Grant
Amount: Up to US $1,000
Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Summary

The Connecticut Sea Grant Arts Support Awards Program offers up to $1000 to artists or groups whose work reflects the beauty and relevance of coastal and marine environments. Eligible participants include Connecticut residents or artists whose work connects to these themes, across all artistic disciplines. Funds can cover production costs, excluding self-compensation. Previous awardees must wait five years before reapplying, ensuring fresh talent and innovative projects continue to emerge.

Overview

Connecticut Sea Grant, through its competitive funding program the Arts Support Awards Program, will award up to $1000 to an artist or group of artists. The winning submission will be selected on the basis of aesthetic quality, relevance to coastal and marine environments and Connecticut Sea Grant themes, as well as its potential reach and impact on non-traditional audiences.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Artists or groups of artists who live in Connecticut, or non-Connecticut artists whose work is related to Connecticut’s coastal and marine environments and/or Long Island Sound are eligible for funding consideration. All artistic disciplines are eligible.These funds may be used to pay for supplies, services, and other costs associated with producing works of art, exclusive of self-compensation (salary and travel).

Ineligibility

Previous recipients of Sea Grant Arts Awards are not eligible for 5 years.