HAMDEN, CT, July 3, 2025 — Arts for Learning Connecticut (AFLCT) is proud to announce a grant award from the American Savings Foundation to support its Higher Order Thinking Schools program at F.J. Kingsbury School in Waterbury during the 2025–26 academic year. This generous funding will help bring high-impact arts integration to students and educators
Hamden Rotary Foundation Supports Arts Learning at Church Street Elementary with $1,500 Grant
HAMDEN, CT, July 3, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is honored to announce a $1,500 grant award from the Hamden Rotary Foundation in support of its Higher Order Thinking Schools program at Church Street Elementary School for the 2025–26 school year. This funding will help bring a transformative, whole-school approach to teaching and learning
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Awards $15,000 Grant to Support “Express Yourself” Summer Arts Program at Kinsella
HAMDEN, CT, July 3, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is proud to announce it has received a $15,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving through its Summer Camp Grant Program. This award will support “Express Yourself,” a four-week, arts-based summer enrichment program at R.J. Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts, serving students
Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund Awards $3,000 Grant to Support After-School Arts Program at Gideon Welles School
HAMDEN, CT, May 26, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is excited to announce a $3,000 grant from the Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, awarded in support of the Express Yourself after-school arts learning program at Gideon Welles School. This funding will support program implementation during the 2025–26
Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Awards $3,000 to Support Express Yourself Arts Program at Smalley Elementary
HAMDEN, CT, May 26, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is delighted to announce a $3,000 grant from the Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation in support of the continuation of Express Yourself, the after-school arts learning initiative at Smalley Elementary School in New Britain. This generous award builds on the Foundation’s commitment to advancing arts education
Ensworth Charitable Foundation Invests $15,000 in Arts Education for Greater Hartford Youth
HAMDEN, CT, May 23, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is honored to announce a $15,000 grant from the Ensworth Charitable Foundation, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee. This generous support will expand access to high-quality, culturally responsive arts learning programs for students throughout Greater Hartford, including Hartford, East Hartford, Bloomfield, New Britain, and surrounding communities.
Ahearn Family Foundation Supports Arts for Learning CT with Grant for Video Equipment and Mobile Outreach Tools
HAMDEN, CT, May 23, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is pleased to announce a $1,500 grant award from the Ahearn Family Foundation to expand its video documentation and community engagement capacity in Hartford County. This renewed investment builds on the Foundation’s prior support, enabling AFLCT to continue visually showcasing the transformative power of arts
Connecticut Community Foundation Awards $10,000 to Expand Afterschool Arts Program at Kingsbury Elementary in Waterbury
HAMDEN, CT, May 19, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is proud to announce a renewed and increased grant of $10,000 from the Connecticut Community Foundation in support of Express Yourself, a dynamic afterschool arts learning program at F.J. Kingsbury Elementary School in Waterbury. This award represents a meaningful increase from the Foundation’s prior investment
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $5,000 Grant to Support Creative Arts Programming at Birch Grove Primary in Tolland
HAMDEN, CT, May 19, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is proud to announce a $5,000 grant award in support of Express Yourself, a joyful and inclusive arts learning program coming to Birch Grove Primary School in Tolland during the 2025–26 school year. The program will bring music, dance, theater, and visual arts experiences to
Arts for Learning Connecticut Receives $10,000 Grant from the John E. Blair Fund to Expand Inclusive Arts Program at Oak Hill
HAMDEN, CT, May 17, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT is honored to announce a $10,000 grant award from the John E. Blair Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving in support of Breaking Free – Kinesthetic Arts Integration at the CT Institute for the Blind, Oak Hill. This transformative program delivers inclusive, movement-based
Nellie Mae Education Foundation Announced as Presenting Sponsor of Arts for Learning Connecticut’s Family Arts Festival
HAMDEN, CT, June 3, 2025 – Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is proud to announce that the Nellie Mae Education Foundation has awarded a $5,000 sponsorship grant to support the upcoming Family Arts Festival, taking place on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Whitneyville Cultural Commons in Hamden. With this generous gift, Nellie Mae will serve
Ossen Foundation Renews and Expands Support for Arts for Learning Connecticut Programs in Hartford and Windham Counties
HAMDEN, CT, May 23, 2025 — Arts for Learning CT (AFLCT) is honored to announce a renewed and expanded $20,000 grant from the Jeffrey P. Ossen Family Foundation, supporting and strengthening arts learning across Hartford and Windham counties. This funding deepens the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to equitable arts access, first established in 2023. The grant