WESTPORT — Eleven local arts groups have been awarded grants through several state programs, according to a recent announcement by state Sen. Ceci Maher, D-26.

The Westport organizations, along with similar groups in other communities in Maher’s legislative district, share in a total of  $631,869 allocated from General Operation Support grants, the Connecticut Arts Endowment and the Supporting Arts grants.

Westport groups, which received a total of $183,647, include:

American Chamber Orchestra, $5,764

Beechwood Arts, $10,000

Fairfield County Chorale, $12,987

JIB Productions (Play With Your Food), $2,371

Levitt Pavilion, Friends of Westport, $54,909

MoCA Westport, $60,782

Music for Youth Westport, $5,954

Suzuki Music School, $3,128

Westport Community Theatre, $9,417

Westport Country Playhouse, $12,959

Westport School of Music, $5,376

“This funding will assist our local arts organizations in managing the day-to-day costs associated with creating enriching entertainment, while also providing opportunities for people to engage with the arts,” Maher said in a press statement.