The Community Foundation of Middlesex County (CFMC) is seeking grant applications to enhance the quality of life in the County through endowment development, impactful grants, and support for donors’ philanthropic goals.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Middlesex County
State: Connecticut
County: Middlessex Couny (CT)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Community Foundation of Middlesex County’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of the County now and in the future by developing endowments, making grants that have impact, and assisting donors in meeting their philanthropic objectives.
Areas of Need/Impact
Areas of Need/Impact have been established by donors and the Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. While some variation is possible because of funds available for grant making, the areas of need / impact are:
- Community Enrichment (Arts/Culture/History)
- Community Health (Health/Medical/Hospital Care)
- Economic Security/Economic Opportunity
- Economic Development
- Education (Community Wide/Schools)
- Environment/Animal Welfare and Protection
- Public / Social Benefit (Civic Improvement/ Social Services)
- Recreation
- Women and Girls
- At-risk Boys & Young Men
- Seniors and Veterans.
Funding Priorities
The Community Foundation gives priority to grant proposals that:
- Address a documented need or concern within an interest area;
- Build the capacity of community organizations and/or programs that help individuals to help themselves;
- Foster cooperative approaches to community issues through collaborations based on shared visions and mutual responsibility;
- Serve as a catalyst for attracting other funding resources; and
- Build infrastructure within the organization in order to meet its mission.
Funding Information
Community Foundation competitive grants typically range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $5,000 in the General Application Process.
Eligbility Criteria
Competitive Grants are awarded to 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations and 170(c)(1) governmental units serving Middlesex County towns. Grant proposals should address a need within identified Focus Areas and demonstrate a positive impact on the organization, project, community or persons served.
For more information, visit CFMC.
