2 Norwich Cultural Organizations Receive Grants Via State Program

NORWICH, CT — The state is releasing more than $7 million in grants to nonprofit organizations to make facility and infrastructure upgrades at 34 cultural and historic sites.

Two of those sites are in Norwich. Artreach, Inc. will receive $49,450 to create a trauma-sensitive and accessible space that will continue to serve as a classroom and rehearsal space.

The Norwich Historical Society will receive $306,053 to partner with the Society of the Founders of Norwich to create a campus where the c. 1675 Leffingwell House Museum will be the museum space and the Greenleaf house will be the handicapped accessible multipurpose event space.

The funds are being released under the state’s Good to Great Grant Program, which is co-administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and CT Humanities, according to a statement

It was established in 2014 with the goal of helping nonprofit arts, cultural, or history organizations enhance visitors’ experiences.

“As one of the oldest states in the nation, Connecticut has many unique cultural and historic sites that not only share the history of our state but also provide avenues for that culture to continue into today,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. “I’m glad that we can release this state funding and get it into the hands of these nonprofit organizations, who will use these grants to maintain and enhance the valuable services they provide to residents and visitors to our state.”