The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is pleased to announce a competitive grant opportunity to support nonprofits as they increase access to emergency services and immediate assistance for the most basic of human needs for vulnerable residents in Greater Hartford.
Donor Name: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
State: Connecticut
Town: Selected Towns
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Items and services can include food, personal care items, emergency financial aid (e.g., rental assistance, utility assistance), one-time easily distributable, non-prescription durable medical equipment or medical aid assistance, immediate or informal case management services, or other critical basic needs you see in the community you serve.
The Foundation is seeking requests for nonprofit organizations and community groups who directly provide emergency services and assistance that address the most basic human needs of Greater Hartford residents. Examples of emergency services and assistance might include one or more of the following:
- Food or food assistance
- Emergency clothing needs (e.g., shoes, school uniforms, coats)
- Personal care items (e.g., deodorant, diapers, sanitary products)
- Emergency financial assistance (e.g., rent and/or mortgage assistance and utility expense assistance, childcare assistance, bus fare/tokens, gas money)
- Emergency medical aid or immediate expense assistance (e.g., dental, medical, mental health supports, and prescription expenses)
- Aftercare programs for victims of domestic violence
- Emergency and/or informal case management services.
Funding Information
The Foundation welcomes requests of $1,000-$20,000 for individual projects and up to $30,000 for collaborative projects for items and/or services to be provided during a one-year time period.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applications must be submitted by a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Organizations with a 501(c)(3) designation can serve as a fiscal sponsor for community groups. Nonprofits may serve as a fiscal sponsor for multiple projects.
- Both the organization and program in the application should be in existence for at least one year prior to applying.
- If a nonprofit organization or community group is currently the recipient of a core or project/program support from the Foundation you are ineligible for this opportunity (excluding those serving as a fiscal agent for another applicant).
For more information, visit HFPG.
