Connecticut Humanities champions the enduring value of public humanities in our lives and civil society. It aims to inspire storytelling, lifelong learning, informed public dialogue, and civic engagement through grant funding and capacity building, ensuring that the public humanities strengthen communities and enhance the quality of life for all Connecticut's residents.
Quick Grants offered by Connecticut Humanities support community-oriented, public programs that enhance understanding and appreciation of human history, culture, values, and beliefs. Eligible projects for funding include small exhibitions, discussion-based programs, local history tours, and community reading projects, all of which must be open to the public and either free or low-cost. Proposals must showcase significant humanities content and scholarship. Funded project types include exhibitions and tours that explore humanities themes, community events that encourage audience engagement with humanities topics, and Community Reads projects that foster a communal reading experience aimed at deeper reflection on literature and learning.