East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants

Q: When is the deadline for East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Q: Who is eligible for East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants?

Geography: Based in East Hartford but also serve surrounding towns.

Town Of East Hartford

State Grants for Arts Grants for Performing Arts Grants for Music

Funding Amount

US $50 - US $1,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

State

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “NOTE: Grant applications will be reviewed quarterly on a rolling basis, depending on the availability of funds, at the Commission's meetings in September, December, March, and June.”

Can we apply?

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Geography

Based in East Hartford but also serve surrounding towns

Other requirements

Grants may be used for the following: Wages (directly related to the event, project, or program) Payments to contracted artistic, technical, or administrative professionals.
Space rental; occupancy costs (maintenance, security, insurance, utilities, etc.)Printing, advertising, and marketing costs.
Evaluation services and documentation (photo, video, audio, collection of statistical information, etc.)Production costs.
Materials and supplies.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Ineligible expenses include capital improvements, debt reduction, and personal events.
Not eligible: Grant funds may not be used for the following: Expenses incurred outside the funding period.
Not eligible: Brick and mortar or capital improvements/construction.
Not eligible: Elimination or reduction of existing debtBenefits, fund-raisers, and personal social events/parties.
Not eligible: Scholarship awards.
Not eligible: Political contributions.
Not eligible: Lobbying activities.
Not eligible: Legal fees.
Not eligible: Religious programming, activities or paraphrenalia.
Not eligible: Food and beverages for meetings, programs, and events.
Not eligible: Research projects are ineligible.

Overview

The East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts offers community grants for projects related to the fine arts and culture. Grants, ranging from $50 to $1500, support activities such as concerts, performances, festivals, and workshops. Eligible applicants must ensure their projects occur by June 30 of the following year and may serve surrounding towns. Co-sponsorship with Town departments requires prior approval. Ineligible expenses include capital improvements, debt reduction, and personal events.

NOTE: Grant applications will be reviewed quarterly on a rolling basis, depending on the availability of funds, at the Commission's meetings in September, December, March, and June.
Program/Project Grants
The proposed activity must be fully planned and directly relate to fine arts and/or culture. Eligible creative endeavors include, but are not limited to:

concertsperformancesprogram seriesfestivalsworkshops exhibits readings after-school programspublic art
Grants typically range from $50 - $1500.

Eligibility

Grants may be used for the following: Wages (directly related to the event, project, or program) Payments to contracted artistic, technical, or administrative professionalsSpace rental; occupancy costs (maintenance, security, insurance, utilities, etc.)Printing, advertising, and marketing costsEvaluation services and documentation (photo, video, audio, collection of statistical information, etc.)Production costsMaterials and suppliesProposed programs/events must take place on or before June 30, 2026 for applications submitted for review in June, September, December, and March. Any co-sponsorship with Town departments or use of Town facilities must be approved prior to application by the relevant department (e.g. Library or Parks & Recreation).An organization may be based in East Hartford but also serve surrounding towns.

Ineligibility

Grant funds may not be used for the following: Expenses incurred outside the funding periodBrick and mortar or capital improvements/constructionElimination or reduction of existing debtBenefits, fund-raisers, and personal social events/partiesScholarship awardsPolitical contributionsLobbying activitiesLegal feesReligious programming, activities or paraphrenaliaFood and beverages for meetings, programs, and eventsResearch projects are ineligible.