New Milford Cultural Organization Receives Grant Via State Program

NEW MILFORD, CT — The state is releasing more than $7 million in grants to nonprofit organizations to make facility and infrastructure upgrades at 34 cultural and historic sites.

One of those sites is in New Milford. The Merryall Center will receive $34,500 for a revitalization project which will make significant upgrades to this venerable, 70+ year-old institution’s proscenium stage. When completed the Center will be equipped with a full set of new curtains and a state-of-the-art, computerized lighting system.

The funds are being released under the state’s Good to Great Grant Program, which is co-administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and CT Humanities, according to a statement.

It was established in 2014 with the goal of helping nonprofit arts, cultural, or history organizations enhance visitors’ experiences.

“As one of the oldest states in the nation, Connecticut has many unique cultural and historic sites that not only share the history of our state but also provide avenues for that culture to continue into today,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. “I’m glad that we can release this state funding and get it into the hands of these nonprofit organizations, who will use these grants to maintain and enhance the valuable services they provide to residents and visitors to our state.”