How much funding does Roberts Foundation - Excellence in the Arts Grant provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Roberts Foundation - Excellence in the Arts Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Roberts Foundation - Excellence in the Arts Grant?

Geography: In Hartford County, emphasizing the importance of artistic endeavors; Located in Hartford County, and gives priority to arts nonprofits in the following cities and towns; Located in towns contiguous to these may be considered, but are advised to discuss their application with the executive d. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Roberts Foundation - Excellence in the Arts Grant

Edward C & Ann T Roberts Foundation

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Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

In Hartford County, emphasizing the importance of artistic endeavors
Located in Hartford County, and gives priority to arts nonprofits in the following cities and towns
Located in towns contiguous to these may be considered, but are advised to discuss their application with the executive d

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Organizations are limited to one application per calendar year unless advised differently by executive director.
The foundation must have received a final report on any previous grant before a new request will be considered.
After several successive years of grants, an organization may be requested to take a year off.
As of February 1, 2022, all applicant organizations must disclose how featured visual artists will be financially compensated.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: What will not be funded:Requests for endowment, general operating, scholarships, or requests from individuals
Not eligible: Projects that have already occurred or are underway at the time the board considers the application (see below for meeting dates)
Not eligible: Events or activities that will occur within 90 days of the application due date
Not eligible: Proposals that use a fiscal agent or a pass-through organization
Not eligible: Proposals from public schools or school foundations.

Overview

The Roberts Foundation - Excellence in the Arts Grant supports arts organizations in Hartford County, emphasizing the importance of artistic endeavors for community vitality. With a focus on funding exceptional aesthetic experiences, the foundation prioritizes nonprofits in key cities while encouraging visual artist compensation. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt and limited to one application per year, ensuring the cultural heritage of Hartford thrives for generations to come.

NOTE:
The Letter of Inquiry deadline represents the telephone call or email to the executive director to discuss the proposed project. This needs to be initiated before the application is sent to the foundation.For first time applicants, the executive director may wish to schedule a site visit.In cases where large requests are being made, a short (one to two page) project description may be requested prior to submission of a full application.
Why the Arts?
From its Gilded Age to present day, Hartford’s arts community has created a quality of life that resonates throughout the Capitol Region. Ned and Sunny Roberts recognized how important the arts are to maintaining the vitality of their beloved city, and 60 years ago created a foundation that would ensure Hartford’s rich cultural heritage thrived for generations.
Today the foundation is unique in its commitment to support the arts for arts’ sake, and to achieve this mission, the organization seeks to fund exceptional aesthetic experiences that reflect, celebrate and elevate the human spirit.
Funding
For particularly large requests ($25,000 or more), it is recommended that the initial contact be made well in advance of the application.

Ineligibility

What will not be funded:Requests for endowment, general operating, scholarships, or requests from individuals
Projects that have already occurred or are underway at the time the board considers the application (see below for meeting dates)
Events or activities that will occur within 90 days of the application due date
Proposals that use a fiscal agent or a pass-through organization
Proposals from public schools or school foundations.

What Edward C & Ann T Roberts Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 37
Total given: $394K
Median grant: $8,000
Range: $4,000–$25K

By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Hartford, CT; West Hartford, CT; New Britain, CT.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
9% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Hartford Stage · Hartford, CT

Funding to support christmas with hartford chorale concert

$25K
Hartford Symphony Orchestra · Hartford, CT

Funding to support the 2025 paul brown monday night jazz series

$25K
Stowe Center for Literary Activism · Hartford, CT

Funding to support the 2025 ct lgbtq film festival

$25K
Theaterworks · Hartford, CT

Funding to support the david jackson exhibit

$25K
Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz · Hartford, CT

Funding to support the 2025 choreographers' showcase

$20K