The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the third and final round of 2026 sponsorship awards in partnership with Ascend Bank (formerly GSB). The final round of funding will be awarded to six organizations receiving a combined total of $8,250. A total of $30,000 in funding was available for 2026 from BCF and Ascend Bank, across the three rounds of application reviews. 

The final sponsorship award recipients are: 

• BHcare, Inc., Community Day of Connection 

• Branford Compassion Club, 2026 Animal Awareness Day 

• The Connecticut Hospice, Inc., Waves of Gratitude Gala 

• Peace, Love, and ACCESSibility, Living Life Happily: Access to a Cure 

• Rotary Club of North Branford, North Branford Rotary Fall Fling 

• Shoreline Eldercare Alliance, Celebration of Healthy Aging 

Sponsorships are considered for a single event (i.e. gala, road race, etc.) or a series of individual events held by an organization over a given time period, to increase visibility or for fundraising. Learn more about BCF sponsorships and grants at branfordcommunityfoundation.org/grants.