February 10, 2012
REPS. COOK, WILLIS WELCOME ARTS GRANTS FOR TORRINGTON
State Representatives Michelle Cook (D-65th) and Roberta Willis (D-64th) welcomed grants for Torrington from the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Torrington received several grants totaling $86,536.00 through DECD’s Connecticut Office of the Arts and the State Historic Preservation Office.
“I’m pleased DECD included Torrington and I promise to continue to fight for these and other critical state dollars to sustain our cultural heritage and create jobs,” said Rep. Cook. “These grants recognize the importance of the arts in our community.”
“These grants are vital to the success of these organizations and help fulfill their cultural mission that contributes to the economic vitality of Torrington and the region,” Rep. Willis said. “The Warner, the Nutmeg and Artwell are the cornerstone of the revitalization of Torrington's downtown. The NW Arts Council serves 23 towns in Litchfield County.”
Torrington received the following grants:
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$1,965 $44,450 $24,093 $16,028 |
“These state grants have matching requirements that help these organizations leverage additional donations and financial support from the business and local community”, said Rep. Willis.