2025 Stamford Arts And Culture Grant Application Now Open

Inormation via city of Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — The Stamford Arts & Culture Commission on Wednesday announced that it is accepting applications for the 2025 Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant. This grant funds arts and cultural programming and art projects in the city of Stamford.

The Stamford Arts & Culture Commission has provided funding for numerous arts and culture focused projects through Stamford-based arts and cultural organizations. This year, the city has allocated $197,245 in grant funding for the Arts & Culture Commission to distribute to nonprofit organizations and artists.

"Every year, the programming that comes out of the Stamford Arts and Culture Application process brings about spirited and unique art and cultural projects and performances that enhance the vibrancy of our community," said Mayor Caroline Simmons in a news release. "I want to express my gratitude to Director of Economic Development Leah Kagan, Chair of the Arts & Culture Commission Lynne Colatrella, members of the Arts & Culture Commission, and Program Manager Aaron Miller, for their dedication and work to expand arts and culture programming in our city."

Last year, 26 organizations received funding ranging from $944 to $14,163 which was utilized for events and projects that bolster arts and culture programming in Stamford, including:

• Architecture Workshop: $6,609.40
• Avon Theatre: $6,609.40
• Ballet School of Stamford: $14,163.00
• Concordia Conservatory: $3587.96
• Connecticut Ballet: $9,442.00
• Curtain Call: $9,442.00
• Ecuadorian Civic Committee: $8,497.80
• Emerson Hall: $1,888.40
• En Vivo Con Maricarmen: $7,081.50
• Grupo Quetzal: $4,248.90
• Highland Green: $2,360.60
• INTEMPO: $14,163.00
• JCC: $7,553
• La Tertulia: $7,081.50
• Latino Foundation of Stamford: $2,376.66
• Loft Artists Association: 9,442.00
• Orchestra Lumos: $7,553.60
• Project Music: $8,497.80
• Slowianie: $944.20
• Stamford All School Musical: $14,163.00
• Stamford Arts Association: $8,497.80
• Stamford Chorale: $8,497.80
• Stamford Pride: $11,330.40
• Taller Marinera: $5,665.20
• The Palace: $4,721.00
• UNICO: $7,081.50