Attention Artists and Art Programs/Orgs: Regional Initiative Grant, Applications Now Accepted, Deadline July 23

The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) developed this project grant in partnership with its nine Designated Regional Service Organizations which make up a valuable statewide service network. The Regional Initiative grant program (REGI) is a good fit for applicants primarily interested in small projects that support access to the creative process and/or creative experience, especially those projects that experiment with new ways to apply the arts within community. Grant projects can take many varied forms: engage in a specific community matter, reflect on personal experience, bring neighbors together, etc.

We strongly encourage representatives in Western Connecticut to apply, including arts organizations, municipal art departments, artists, arts programs of 501c-3 non-arts organizations, Pre K-12 schools and PTO’s. See complete list of eligible applicants below.

Eligible Applicants:

• Artists
• Arts Organization with 501(c)(3) status with annual operating income under $300,000
• Arts Programs of a 501(c)(3) non-arts organization
• Municipal Arts Departments – all levels (A,B,C)
• Pre-K through 12 schools
• Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO)