Arts Fund for Region One
The Arts Fund for Region One supports arts education and enrichment for K–12 students in Northwest Connecticut through project grants and individual scholarships.
Funder: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Individual/Fillman Scholarship) | October 15, 2026 (Project Grants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 for project grants; up to $500 for Fillman Scholarships; higher amounts may be considered in rare cases.
Summary: Supports arts opportunities and curriculum enhancement for K–12 students in Connecticut’s Northwest Corner through project grants and individual scholarships.
Description
The Arts Fund for Region One provides financial support to enhance arts education and experiences for students in Region One and the six towns of Northwest Corner, Connecticut (Canaan/Falls Village, Cornwall, Kent, North Canaan, Salisbury, and Sharon). The fund awards project grants to schools and organizations for arts-related initiatives and individual scholarships (Susan Fillman Memorial Scholarship) to students for participation in arts programs or workshops. The overarching goal is to enrich artistic development, expand access to the arts, and foster connections among schools, artists, and the broader community.
