The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation is seeking applications to enrich the quality of life for residents of Northwest Connecticut by inspiring local philanthropy, convening stakeholders in community welfare, strengthening the regional nonprofits network and fostering collaborative funding partnerships.
Donor Name: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
State: Connecticut
Towns: Selected Towns
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/31/2023
Size of the Grant: over $1,500
Details:
Cycle grants are available three times per year. Support is available for programs, capital improvements, capacity building, and operating expenses.
The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation, Inc. (“Foundation”) is the community foundation located in and serving Northwest Connecticut. The Foundation enhances life for citizens in its 20-town service area by:
- Awarding grants to non-profit organizations and scholarships to students
- Helping donors create lasting, local legacies
- Encouraging local philanthropy and volunteerism
- Building endowments for future generations
In addition, application requests are grouped into three categories:
- Program (funding a new program or an expansion of existing programs);
- Furniture, fixtures or equipment;
- Capital/renovation projects.
The Foundation is also interested in funding innovative projects and/or programs that promote collaboration among nonprofit organizations within its service area.
Focus Areas
The Foundation has five areas of concentration:
- Arts & Culture
- Civic & Education
- Environment
- Health
- Social Services
Funding Information
Grants are designated as:
- Small ($1,500 and under); or
- Traditional (over $1,500)
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a grant from the Foundation, an applicant must:
- Qualify per the Internal Revenue Code as a tax-exempt organization. Most grantees qualify under Section 501(c)(3), although there are other eligible nonprofits such as schools or governmental agencies, for certain projects. Organizations may contact the Foundation to discuss eligibility;
- Serve residents in one or more of the 20 towns within the Foundation’s service area are Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan (Falls Village), Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury (Lakeville), Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, and Winchester/Winsted.
- Provide a service that meets one of the Foundation’s five focus areas of concentration.
For more information, visit Cycle Grant.
