Applicants are invited to apply for the Dime Foundation Grant.
Donor Name: Dime Foundation
State: Connecticut
County: New London County (CT)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/03/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
In 1998, Dime Bank established The Dime Foundation, enabling them to further the bank’s mission of supporting and giving back to the communities they serve. They strive to improve the well-being and quality of life for members of the communities by funding organizations or programs that provide, strengthen, or enhance service to individuals.
Priorities
The funding priorities are focused on projects and organizations that support the following:
- Affordable housing
- Basic human services for those considered most at-risk
- Development/education, job training, or promotion of literacy, especially programs that encourage self-sufficiency
- Opportunities for collaborative efforts
- Services to at-risk or under-served children, families or the elderly, with emphasis on low/moderate income levels
Eligibility Criteria
Grants are awarded to:
- Organizations that are recognized as exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental units referred to in Section 170( c )(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Organizations that primarily serve the residents of New London County, the towns of Glastonbury, Manchester, and Vernon, CT, and the towns of Westerly, Hopkinton and Richmond, RI.
- Funding is generally not provided to fund-raising or capital campaigns; organizations that fund other organizations or foundations; political or fraternal organizations; religious institutions; parent-run organizations (such as Parent-Teacher Organizations or Little League)
For more information, visit Dime Foundation.
