The Tolland Community Fund welcomes proposals to support projects and organizations that directly benefit the residents of Tolland.
Donor Name: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Through this RFP, the Tolland Community Fund seeks proposals that are responsive, community centered, and feasible within a one-year grant period. Applicants will be asked to articulate how their project addresses a clear local need, engages or benefits residents, and contributes to a stronger, healthier, or more connected community.
Priorities
Priorities Considerations for this Grant Cycle Organizations with the following characteristics will receive priority consideration:
- Small, emerging, or volunteer-led organizations with minimal paid staff and/or limited access to other philanthropic funding
- Organizations with leadership reflective of the community served
- Resident-led or grassroots groups applying with a fiscal sponsor
Projects that address the following focus areas will receive priority consideration:
- Mental Health – Projects that support mental well-being, including direct mental health services or resources; efforts to reduce stigma around mental health; and programs that strengthen social connection or reduce social isolation.
- Community Building – Programs or events that bring Tolland residents together for recreational, cultural, or educational activities, with an emphasis on accessibility and inclusion for all community members.
- Food Insecurity – Initiatives that increase access to food or meals for vulnerable populations, including individuals and families experiencing limited financial resources.
Funding Information
The Tolland Community Fund welcomes proposals requesting up to $5,000 for this grant cycle. The committee will award up to a total of $30,000 during this grant cycle, with the number and size of awards dependent on available funds and the pool of applications received.
Project Period
1 year
Eligibility Requirements
Organizations eligible to receive grants through Community Funds include:
- Organizations with a 501(c)3 designation as a public charity, private operating foundations, or those fiscally sponsored by an entity with a 501(c)3 designation. Please Note: 509(a)3 organizations are eligible. Private non-operating foundations and501(c)4 organizations are not eligible
- Municipalities and other local governmental agencies seeking funding for purposes not typically funded by public revenue sources (including taxpayer contributions).
- Religious organizations seeking support for non-religious purposes that do not include efforts to convert or influence participants’ religious beliefs
For more information, visit GHGF.
