The Program provides planning support to advance climate resilience-focused projects by matching communities within the Long Island Sound (LIS) coastal boundary across New York and Connecticut with qualified contractors to assist with assessing local climate risks, conceptualizing project ideas, and conducting preliminary planning efforts. The support is provided at no cost to the communities and no match is required!

Attention all artists, photographers, videographers, and content creators! This exquisite natural light art studio and all-purpose creative space is now open for hourly reservations. • Conveniently located just minutes from the I-95/I-91 with spacious off-street parking. • About 1,500 square feet, showcasing a generous wet painting area, gallery or display wall, chic seating area, cozy dining spot, and a food prep station. • Hardwood floors, soaring 20+ foot ceilings, heat and AC. • Illuminated by four large windows facing southeast, flooding it with natural light. It is a perfect creative haven that's perfect for small gatherings, podcasts, photoshoots, dinner parties, art shows, vendor shows. Tables and chairs are available upon request. Access to two ADA bathrooms and a work sink in the hallway. Other Perks of the Rental: • A small gallery area with art hung makes the ideal, instant backdrop! • Some props such as a ladder, and general industrial art-making supplies.

Grants at CT Humanities Connecticut Humanities grants have supported a variety of projects and organizations for more than four decades. Since 1995, the Connecticut General Assembly has provided funding to Connecticut Humanities to deliver “…grants and support services for institutions in the humanities, including but not limited to libraries, museums and historical and cultural societies and associations.” CT Humanities offers a wide variety of grant lines to support strong humanities projects and the institutions that offer them. See the chart below to learn more about what grant line is the best fit for your organization’s needs. https://cthumanities.org/grants/ Quick Grants - Project Support. $250-$4,999. Deadline: First Friday of August, October, December, February, April, June. Capacity Grants - To support consultant-led projects up to $9,999 to help Connecticut organizations strengthen their internal operations and ability to bring the humanities to the public. Deadline: First Friday of November, April. Implementation Grants - Implementation Grants of up to $35,000 support the execution of humanities activities such as exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive digital media projects. Deadline: First Friday of November, April. Planning Grants - Planning Grants of up to $25,000 support the research, planning, and development of humanities projects, such as exhibitions, public programs, and interpretive digital media. Deadline: First Friday of November, April.