Selection process and scoring criteria

Artistic Merit:

• Importance and appropriateness of the project to the organization’s mission, the mission of Northwest CT Arts Council, and the communities they serve. 
• Ability to carry out the project based on factors such as the appropriateness of the budget, the quality and clarity of the project activities and goals, the resources involved, and the qualifications of the project’s personnel.
• Potential to serve and/or reach individuals whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability, as applicable.

Artistic Excellence:

• Quality of the artists, organizations, arts education providers, works of art, and/or services that the project will involve and their relevance to the audience or communities being served.

Sustainability: 

• Potential to extend the program or impact beyond the granting period.

READI: Relevance, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion

• To read more about the “READI” framework, click here