Senator William H. Nickerson (R- Greenwich) joined Governor Jodi Rell today in announcing $76,299 in current matching grants awarded to non-profit arts organizations in Stamford.  This supplements earlier awards made in July 2007.  The funds were paid by the Commission on Culture & Tourism and allocated as part of the Governor’s Cultural Treasures Initiative. 

            Organizations receiving awards in Stamford are:              Current Award              Total FY08 Award

1. Ballet School of Stamford                                                             $9,875                           $29,456
2. Connecticut Ballet, Inc.                                                                  $9,645                           $23,907
3. Connecticut Grand Opera & Orchestra                                    $11,056                           $32,785
4. Curtain Call                                                                                      $7,683                           $25,082
5. Namaskaar Foundation                                                                $3,715                              $6,254
6. Pro Arte Chamber Singers of CT                                                 $4,299                           $10,060
7. Stamford Symphony Orchestra                                                  $15,861                           $41,400
8. Stamford Theatre Works                                                                $9,342                           $24,171
9. Stamford Young Artists Philharmonic                                         $4,823                           $11,920

Nickerson said “I am delighted to support the state’s investment in these organizations.  Support for local arts organizations is a vital part of the state’s commitment to its citizens.”

The grants can be applied to any aspect of an organization’s daily operations, including administrative and/or programming costs.