East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants

East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts Community Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Town Of East Hartford
Amount: US $50 - US $1,500
Last Updated: March 09, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.