9 Reasons to Apply for a CT Museums – Kids Are Free Summer Grant
May 25, 2021 • Features & News, Grants
Thinking the grant isn’t right for you? On the fence about applying? Here are 9 reasons why you might consider joining your sector colleagues in participating:

#9: It’s super easy to apply.

#8: The minimum award is $1,000.

#7: Grant funds are for general operating support (not project support).

#6: It’s OK if you don’t have exact visitation numbers from 2019 – estimates are just fine!

#5: Final reporting is easy (how many adults & kids, in-state & out-of-state).

#4: You’ll receive free publicity for your museum as part of a statewide initiative.

#3: Marketing and branding materials will be supplied for your use in summer promotion.

#2: Be a part of a systematic effort to track visitation across the state (allowing us all to better advocate for the importance of museums in CT).

#1: Support Governor Lamont’s initiative to help kids with enrichment experiences to better prepare them for school this fall.
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Eligibility and Application Updates
Application and updated eligibility guidelines can be found on our website.

Updates include:

  • If your annual budget is under $25,000 but you charge admission for children and/or adults accompanying children, you may apply to the program.
  • If you are open less than (8) hours per week but are also available to the public by appointment, please apply and note this in the narrative sections.
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Still have questions?
 

Visit our website for the eligibility guidelines and application.

Watch an information session hosted by the Connecticut League of History Organizations.

Email Scott Wands at swands@cthumanities.org.

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