City of Stamford Arts & Culture

The Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant is a project support grant designed to fund arts and cultural programming within Stamford, Connecticut. Established in 2018, the grant is administered by the Stamford Arts & Culture Commission and is fully funded by the City of Stamford. It supports public engagement with various forms of art, encourages learning at all stages of life, and aims to integrate the arts into community life. The grant is open to organizations across all disciplines and stages, formerly known as the Stamford Community Arts Partnership Program (CAPP). To be eligible, applicants must be based in Stamford, and all projects must occur within the city. Applicants may include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, religious organizations (though projects with religious content are not eligible), and groups or individuals partnering with a Stamford-based nonprofit. Nonprofits that receive other city funding may also apply on behalf of other Stamford-based artists or groups without charging a fiduciary fee. However, organizations that receive $100,000 or more directly from the City of Stamford's operating budget may not apply unless they are acting on behalf of other Stamford-based groups or individuals. For-profit entities are ineligible, as are organizations based outside of Stamford. The SAC Grant may be used to cover a wide range of project-related expenses, including staff salaries, payments to contracted professionals, production and travel costs, space rentals, marketing, design, and community planning. However, the grant cannot be used for general operating or seasonal support, capital improvements, scholarship assistance, or costs associated with political activities, among other exclusions. Proposals seeking more than the maximum grant amount of $15,000 will not be considered. Applicants must demonstrate other sources of funding as part of their project plan. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on Friday, November 8, 2024, and must include a fully completed application with budget forms, appended materials such as work samples and board member lists, and the organization’s most recent 990, 990-N, or 990-EZ form. Grant funds will be disbursed as a one-time payment in January 2025, and a final report is required within 30 days of completing the funded programming. For additional questions, applicants can contact Aaron Miller at sacgrant@stamfordct.gov.