Become an Affiliate

Benefits | Criteria | Application Process

Benefits

Affiliate organizations will have access to use the Commission’s logo on marketing materials and to promote 250th-related events on the Commission’s website, in newsletters, and through social media posts.

Funding is not a component of the Commission affiliate program; however, affiliates are encouraged to apply for CT Humanities (CTH) funding for projects aligned with existing grant lines. CTH will prioritize projects that commemorate the 250th anniversary of the formation of the United States consistent with the Commission’s guiding themes. CTH grants are competitive, and funding is not guaranteed.

Criteria

Affiliate organizations approved by the Commission will demonstrate that their values align with the Commission’s Values Statement:

1. Align initiatives with inclusive themes and values; 
2. Make welcome as many people from across Connecticut’s communities as possible; 
3. Encourage people to consider the future repercussions of today’s actions;
4. All projects, events, and programs should call for mutual respect and empathy;
5. All activities should be accessible to as many people as possible, bearing in mind and attempting to accommodate for physical limitations, as well as socioeconomic, language, and other potential barriers to access;
6. Share knowledge and resources with others whenever possible;
7. Center relationships and the process of developing trust, and be honest and candid with all involved in the process of planning programs, events, and initiatives.

Affiliate organizations promoted by the Commission must reasonably provide access (ADA compliant or beyond) for all events, programs, exhibits, etc., and demonstrate that they are equitable, inclusive, and support a broad diversity of voices and perspectives. Affiliates must be nonpartisan in nature and programming may be reviewed for accuracy of historical interpretation. The America 250 | CT Commission may accept, reject, or reconsider an application in its sole discretion.

Application Process

Groups/organizations seeking to become an affiliate of the commission shall be required to submit an application. All applications will be reviewed by a subset of members of the America 250 | CT Commission in Governance subcommittee meetings (agendas and minutes will be shared here). Meetings are held via Zoom and simultaneously livestreamed via YouTube. It is not necessary for an organization to attend a meeting for their application to be reviewed. 

2025 Application Deadlines

Applications will be due at midnight on the below dates. All applications will be reviewed by the Governance subcommittee one week following each deadline. Notifications will occur within one week of review.