Hartford Nonprofits Get Cash To Aid Democracy, History Causes

CT Humanities

HARTFORD, CT — A prominent Connecticut nonprofit has awarded grants to two Hartford organizations dedicated to history and preserving democracy.

The board of directors of CT Humanities has awarded $144,047 in major grants to 11 nonprofits to support humanities projects.

In Hartford, those receiving funding were:

• Antiquarian & Landmarks Society Inc. (Hartford, $9,999) Strategic Planning (Phase II) for Connecticut Landmarks. This project will utilize the findings of the major assessment by Museum Insights to develop strategic goals for the organization by running focus groups, and workshops, and synthesizing them into a final plan for the organization for the next three years — a period leading up to and including the 250th birthday for the U.S.

• Everyday Democracy, Inc. (Hartford, $9,999)Vision and Action: Developing A Three-Year Strategic Plan for Everyday Democracy. Everyday Democracy has worked alongside communities for 30 years to build an inclusive, multiracial democracy. Everyday Democracy’s staff and board members will work with a consultant to set strategic goals, conduct a landscape analysis, and build a business plan to ensure ongoing success.

“CT Humanities capacity grants help Connecticut organizations that bring humanities to the public to think strategically, better understand their audiences, assets, and operations, and plan for the future,” said Dr. Jason R. Mancini, executive director of Connecticut Humanities.

“During our peer-reviewed grants selection process, our volunteer committee saw a higher number of requests for capacity funding, and we are pleased that these grants will strengthen not just the organization but the communities they serve.”

CT Humanities (CTH) is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH promotes civic engagement and connects people to the humanities through grants, partnerships, and collaborative programs.

For more information on all of the CT Humanities grant recipients, click on this link.