Stamford Arts and Culture (SAC) Grant, & Small Business Resources for CT Paid Family Leave

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October 5, 2021
The Stamford Arts & Culture Commission is now accepting grant applications for artistic and cultural projects in Stamford. The Stamford Arts & Culture (SAC) Grant — formerly known as CAPP — has provided dozens of Stamford-based arts and cultural organizations with funding to initiate special projects within the city for over 20 years. The grant highlights the City of Stamford’s continued commitment to increasing the participation and accessibility of the arts throughout the region. This year, the city has committed $108,000 in grant funding for projects by nonprofit organizations and artists based in Stamford.
 
Last year, the city awarded grants to 14 organizations ranging from $3,300 to $10,800 to put on events and projects that bolster the arts in Stamford, including:
  • “The Nutcracker” & “Ballet Under The Stars” performed by the Connecticut Ballet,
  •  “Cantos de Luz en tiempos de Pandemia: Una Vigilia” by En Vivo con Maricarmen,
  • “Exhibition on Screen Film Series” at Avon Theatre Film Center,
  • “Black Lives Matter Street Mural” supported by The Cultured Pearl Foundation,
  • Numerous LGBTQ+ Pride Month cultural events by Stamford Pride,
  • “Dance for All” classes provided by The Ballet School of Stamford,
  • And free public performances by the First Presbyterian Church, The Connecticut Ballet, La Tertulia de Stamford, Treetops Chamber Music Society, and Tallar de Marinera

To submit an application and for more information on eligibility requirements, please visit: https://www.stamfordct.gov/sacgrant.

La aplicación también está disponible en español.
 
All applications are due before 11:59 pm on Monday, November 15, 2021
Small Business Resources for CT Paid Family Leave

In 2019, Connecticut was one of the first states in the nation to pass paid family and medical leave to provide working parents with the support they deserve. As our state begins to roll out these benefits this January, the CT Paid Leave Authority has developed several resources to assist small businesses throughout this transition. 
Beginning January 1st, there will be significant changes to the CT Family and Medical Leave Act. Income replacement benefits will be available for Connecticut workers who need to take unpaid time away from work to attend to their personal — or a loved one’s — health needs. 

Previously, Connecticut’s Family and Medical Leave Act only applied to workplaces with 50 or more employees, but as of January 1st, the CT FMLA's job-protections will apply to workplaces with one or more employees to ensure all workers in Connecticut receive the assistance they need.

It is equally important that we support both families and small business owners throughout the state. While these benefits begin in January, applicants may begin to file before the start date. In preparation, the CT Paid Leave Authority has put together the following webpage to guide businesses as they navigate this shift.
Resources for Small Businesses 
Additionally, the Connecticut Small Business Development Center will host a series of webinars on the subject. I will continue to provide updates about these resources as they roll out.