A recent study shows Connecticut’s historical and cultural organizations had a more than $830 million effect on the state’s economy in 2017.The economic impact study by Alliance of American Museums reports that museums across the state have created over 10,200 jobs, amounting to more than $550 million in annual income, which generated more than $220 […]
A recent study shows Connecticut's historical and cultural organizations had a more than $830 million effect on the state's economy in 2017.
The economic impact study by Alliance of American Museums reports that museums across the state have created over 10,200 jobs, amounting to more than $550 million in annual income, which generated more than $220 million in local, state and federal taxes.
The Connecticut Health Foundation said it awarded $260,000 in grants during the first quarter of 2018.
The largest grant, $85,000, went to the Connecticut Oral Health Initiative in Hartford, which protects and advances coverage and access to dental care for children and adults covered by Medicaid.
Other grants included $25,000 to Open Communities Alliance in Hartford to support planning for a pilot project that will examine the health impact of moving to healthier neighborhoods for low-income families with children with environmentally related health issues such as asthma or lead exposure.
Additionally, $25,000 went to the Penn Center for Community Health Workers at the University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia, which is helping three Connecticut organizations develop community health worker programs.
Main Street Community Foundation saw a record amount of grant distributions in 2017 including $1.7 million in grants and scholarships to Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott residents. Additionally, the Foundation received $2.3 million in contributions and established 10 new funds.
The Connecticut Trolley Museum received three grants to support the restoration of its historic trolley cars, from The 20th Century Electric Railway Foundation, Mass Bay Railroad Enthusiasts and The Tom E. Dailey Foundation.
