Quick Grants

Quick Grants

Funder: Connecticut Humanities Council Inc

Geographic Scope: Connecticut

Award Amount: Up to $4,999

Overview: Small grants for humanities projects and programs. The Connecticut Humanities Fund offers Quick Grants as part of their regular grant program cycle. These grants support various types of humanities initiatives including exhibitions, public programs, educational projects, and community engagement activities.

Focus Areas:

Historical exhibitions and displays

Public programs and discussions

Community engagement around humanities topics

Educational initiatives

Cultural and historical preservation projects

Book-related programs

Funding Examples (FY18):

Avon Free Public Library: $1,250

Bloomfield 4H Education Center: $2,500

American Clock & Watch Museum: $1,659

Connecticut Historical Society: $3,000

Fairfield Historical Society: $4,000

Wadsworth Atheneum: $25,000 (larger grant)

Geographic Eligibility: Connecticut organizations

Contact: Scott Wands, Manager of Grants, swands@cthumanities.org

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

Phone: +1 860 785 9640

Website: cthumanities.org