Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant

Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: City of Stamford
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: November 01, 2025

Summary

The Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant provides vital funding for arts and cultural programming in Stamford. With a maximum award of $15,000, this grant supports diverse projects that enhance public engagement and access to the arts. Eligible applicants include local nonprofits and artists working within Stamford. The grant aims to foster community integration through art, ensuring projects are inclusive and accessible while promoting high-quality artistic endeavors.

Overview

Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant The Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant is a project support grant intended to help fund arts and cultural programming. These grants support Stamford-based organizations in any discipline and at any stage. Since 2018, the grant has been administered by the Stamford Arts & Culture Commission and is fully funded by the City of Stamford. This grant is formerly known as the Stamford Community Arts Partnership Program (CAPP). Through project-based funding, the grant supports public engagement with, and access to, various forms of art, the creation of excellent art, learning in the arts at all stages of life, and the integration of the arts into the fabric of community life. Projects may focus on reaching a particular constituency; however, they may not be exclusionary. This extends to hiring practices and audience engagement. The SAC grant provides funds that may be used for a wide variety of program functions, and some operational expenses associated with said programming. FUNDING: The maximum award is $15,000 Proposals seeking funds greater than this will NOT be considered. Projects must demonstrate other sources of funding as well. Funds will be dispersed as a one-time payment in January.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:Applicant’s primary address, offices, and/or studios MUST be located within the City of Stamford. All projects supported by this grant MUST take place within the City of Stamford. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations Religious organizationsProjects must be arts and culture-related.Groups and individuals whose primary address is located in Stamford that partner with a Stamford-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Eligible nonprofits that receive other sources of city funding may apply for SACC funding on behalf of other Stamford-based groups or individual artists. They may not charge a service fee for acting as the fiduciary. Eligible nonprofits may submit multiple applications on behalf of other Stamford-based groups or individual artists. They may not charge a service fee for acting as the fiduciary.GRANT FUNDS MAY BE USED FOR, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Staff salaries when staff is working on the funded programming Payments to contracted artistic, technical, or administrative professionals Production, travel, telephone, shipping, and postage costs 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.) Design fees, preparing space for an exhibit, installation or de-installation of art, and community planning

Ineligibility

INELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Organizations that receive $100,000 or more in a line item from the City of Stamford’s operating budget Unless they are applying on behalf of another Stamford-based group/artist Organizations that are not based in Stamford/have a Stamford address. If two organizations are applying, both must be based in Stamford. For-profit entitiesProjects that are religious in nature are not eligible.GRANT FUNDS MAY NOT BE USED FOR: General operating or seasonal support Expenses incurred outside of the funding period Alcoholic beverages Galas, benefits, parties, or receptions (unless they are free/open to the public and provide a direct arts and/or cultural benefit) Brick and mortar or capital improvements/construction Scholarship assistance, sub-granting/regranting, or financial awards/gifts/prizes Travel and conference registration expenses for staff and/or volunteers to attend local, regional, or national relevant industry conferences, workshops, retreats, etc. Commercial enterprises or activities, including concessions, food, T-shirts, artwork, or other items for resale General miscellaneous or contingency costs Elimination/reduction of existing debt, fines, or penalties Contributions and donations to other entities Costs for the creation of new organizations Political contributions Lobbying activities Legal fees Expenditures related to compensation to foreign nationals and/or travel to or from foreign countries