The Manchester Greater Together Community Fund is pleased to announce the opening of the 2024-2025 grant cycle.
Donor Name: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
State: Connecticut
Town: Manchester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/16/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Advisory Committee welcomes proposals that will improve or enhance the quality of life of Manchester residents or otherwise contribute to solving a direct need of the Manchester community.
The purpose of the Greater Together Community Funds is to:
- support the community in taking ownership around the needs in their towns
- encourage broad and inclusive civic engagement and
- anchor the Hartford Foundation in each town.
Funding Information
Individual grant awards will 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 prepare an application in partnership with a registered nonprofit that has agreed to serve as a fiscal agent for the proposed project. Nonprofits do not need to be based in Manchester. The Town of Manchester may also serve as a fiscal agent for applicants.
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 HFPG.
