Arts & Culture Grant Funders in Connecticut
410 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to Connecticut nonprofits in recent years, together directing $176.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 410 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in Connecticut
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Connecticut giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut Humanities Council Inc | Connecticut | $26.0M | 1284 | 2023 |
| 2 | Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | Connecticut | $22.2M | 433 | 2024 |
| 3 | Coleman and Susan Burke Foundation Inc | New York | $10.8M | 3 | 2023 |
| 4 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $8.3M | 17 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Damial Foundation Inc | New York | $5.2M | 3 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Kenrose Kitchen Table Foundation | California | $5.0M | 3 | 2024 |
| 7 | The Jonathan M Tisch Family Foundation | New York | $3.6M | 3 | 2024 |
| 8 | Stoeckel E B Residue Co Trustee | Connecticut | $3.1M | 8 | 2025 |
| 9 | Connecticut Community Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $2.9M | 59 | 2024 |
| 10 | Popplestone Foundation | Massachusetts | $2.7M | 3 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Community Foundation for Greater New | Connecticut | $2.6M | 41 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in Connecticut — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 410 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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