The Manchester Greater Together Community Fund is pleased to announce a competitive grant opportunity for one or more nonprofits proposing projects to benefit the residents of Manchester.
Donor Name: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
State: Connecticut
City: Manchester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/10/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Individual grant awards range from $250 to $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Any nonprofit registered as a 501(c)(3) organization that serves the residents of Manchester is eligible to apply. Groups of town residents may also prepare an application in partnership with a registered 501(c)(3) or municipality that has agreed to serve as a fiscal sponsor for the proposed project.
- Individuals and for-profit businesses are not eligible to apply. Civic organizations that do not have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation are not eligible to apply.
Criteria for Consideration
Applications will be evaluated by the Advisory Committee. Selection criteria include:
- Special consideration will be given to projects that address one or more of the following priority areas: youth, basic needs, food insecurity, mental health and/or health promotion, technology & accessibility, arts & humanities, diversity & equity
- The number of town residents to be impacted by the project
- The sustainability of the project (for how long will the project benefit/impact town residents?)
- Likelihood of success. Does the nonprofit or the individuals involved have a good plan for how to implement the project? Do they have experience or knowledge that makes success likely?
- Does the cost seem reasonable for the expected impact or benefit? Individual grant requests cannot exceed $5,000 nor can they be less than $250.
For more information, visit Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
