$24K In Arts Grants Go To 4 Bethel Organizations

Bethel CT

12 January, 2022

8:03 PM

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BETHEL, CT — Four organizations in Bethel have been tapped to receive Connecticut Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants. The funds are part of $30 million in support allocated statewide over the next two years by the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts from the Connecticut State Legislature. These grants are intended to assist organizations recovering from the pandemic and aiding them to grow their ability to serve their communities and the public. It is also aimed to connect K-12 teachers and students to strong humanities and arts content and improve information technology and digital infrastructure. Bethel arts groups are set to receive a total of $23,900 in grants: Bethel Arts, $5,300Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County Inc/Circus Moves, $6,400 Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut/Bethel Jazz, $5,500 Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut/FilmFest52, $6,700 Grant funding ranged from $5,000 to $500,000 and any organization offering cultural, humanities and arts-based projects and activities for the public were eligible. "Our local arts and educational organizations play vital roles in expanding the worlds and minds of so many," said State Sen. Will Haskell. "I'm incredibly encouraged to see these important groups receive key funding that will ensure they continue benefitting our communities for years to come."