2022 Competitive Grant Making Process
The mission of the Branford Community Foundation is to connect people who care with causes that matter, for the purpose of preserving and promoting the quality of life in Branford, Connecticut, now and for generations to come.
We fulfill our mission by building and maintaining a charitable endowment and making prudent grants that serve to address the ever-changing needs of the Branford community. Through the gracious giving of donors who are committed to our mission, we fund worthy programs that promote the quality of life in Branford.
Timetable for Competitive Grants – The 2022 application will be available mid-January 2022. The deadline to submit a completed application to the Branford Community Foundation for consideration for competitive funding is March 11, 2022.
Potential applicants are encouraged to attend an information session held via zoom on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at 10:00am. RSVP to Jennifer Mullett, Foundation Coordinator, at jmullett@branfordcommunityfoundation.org. Organizations unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to contact Jennifer Mullett by email or by phone (203) 444-4898 with questions about the grant guidelines or application process prior to submitting a grant.
Grant Review Process
The Community Investment Committee (CIC) of the Branford Community Foundation is charged with reviewing the applications and making recommendations for funding to the Board of Directors. CIC may request more information from applicants during the grant review process. Grant award decisions will be announced by May 30, 2022.
Important Information
What the Branford Community Foundation Funds
The Branford Community Foundation looks to fund organizations and projects that strengthen and improve Branford in the following focus areas:
2022 Guiding Principles in Reviewing Grant Applications
The Board of Directors has prioritized the following issues for our 2022 competitive grant making process (in no order):
Additional Information
The Branford Community Foundation holds several “field of interest” funds, including funds dedicated to basic needs, animals, environment, cultural arts, and music. During the application review process, the CIC works to match applications with corresponding fields of interest funds and donor intent.
The Branford Community Foundation seeks grants that enhance the quality of life in Branford. Grant applications should address a need within the focus area and demonstrate impact on the organization, project, community, or persons served.
In 2021, the Branford Community Foundation awarded 20 grants through its competitive grant making process. These grants mostly ranged from $700 to $10,600 with an average award being around $4,500.
Applications should include some of the following elements:
Branford Community Foundation will not award grants to:
Your responsibilities if you are awarded a grant:
The Branford Community Foundation expects to be recognized in all related press releases and publicity. The Branford Foundation requires all grantees to submit a final report no later than February 1, 2023 prior to the new grant application cycle deadline.
Additional Funding Opportunities
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