The Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation is inviting applications for its Excellence in the Arts Grant Program to support arts in Hartford County.
Donor Name: Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation
State: Connecticut
County: Hartford County (CT)
City/Town: Selected Cities and Towns
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
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 Information
- For particularly large requests ($25,000 or more)
- It is generally expected that organizations will execute and complete their Excellence in the Arts projects within 12 months of receipt of the grant.
Geographical Areas
- In regard to Excellence in the Arts grants, the foundation limits funding to organizations located in Hartford County, and gives priority to arts nonprofits in the following cities and towns:
- Hartford, Bloomfield, East Hartford, Farmington, New Britain, Newington, South Windsor, West Hartford, Wethersfield, Windsor
- Organizations located in towns contiguous to these may be considered, but are advised to discuss their application with the executive director prior to submission.
Eligibility Criteria
- Only organizations that are exempt from Federal income tax under provision 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code may apply
- 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.
Ineligibility
- 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
- 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.
For more information, visit ECATRF.