The Branford Education Fund provides lasting financial support for Branford Public School students and families facing financial hardship by ensuring access to meals and, over time, expanding support for extracurricular activities and educational opportunities. Every Branford student deserves the opportunity to fully participate in school without financial barriers. This was…
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: Sponsorships are considered…
On June 9, 2026, families and friends gathered at Francis Walsh Intermediate School (WIS) to celebrate the accomplishments of Branford middle school students. As part of the festivities, the inaugural Charlie Fiskio Scholarship was presented to Sofia Vallejo Contrares and Logan Heath, who were announced as the 2026-2027 award recipients. In April…
Schedule of Events 10:30 Registration Opens 10:30 Putting Practice & Driving Range Opens 11:15 Lunch 12:00 Tournament Begins 5:00 Dinner, Awards & Prizes 7:00 Closing
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the recipients of their 2026 annual grants. In total, $100,660 will be awarded to 36 recipients, including: Animal Welfare Branford Compassion Club – Branford Compassion Club Neuter/Spay Program 2026 Dan Cosgrove Animal Shelter – 2026-2027 Dog Training and Behavioral Assessments Arts, Culture & Heritage Branford Arts & Cultural Alliance – Connecting Community Through the…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the publication of the 2025 Impact Report. The annual Impact Report showcases the impact of Foundation donors, partners, grantees, and more, providing updates on the advances made the prior year and spotlighting the unique stories that make BCF such an important part of the Branford community. To access…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the second round of 2026 sponsorship awards in partnership with Ascend Bank (formerly GSB). The second round of funding will be awarded to seven organizations receiving a combined total of $8,530. A total of $30,000 in funding is available for 2026 from BCF and Ascend Bank. The latest sponsorship award recipients are: Sponsorships are considered for a single event (i.e. gala, road race, etc.)…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) and BranfordVolunteers.org are thrilled to announce that the Town of Branford has, for the second year, officially designated April 2026 as Branford Volunteer Month. The proclamation from the town highlights the impact that Branford residents have made on the community for decades in volunteer roles and celebrates the time and energy that…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the first round of 2026 sponsorship awards in partnership with Ascend Bank (formerly GSB). The first round of funding will be awarded to 14 organizations receiving a combined total of $15,500. $30,000 in total is available in funding for…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce that the 2026 annual grant application is now available online. In 2025, BCF awarded 29 grants through its competitive grant making process. These grants primarily ranged from $1,000 to $8,000 with an average award being around $3,000. Grants are awarded to 501(c)3 not-for-profit organizations and 170(c)(1) governmental agencies serving the Branford community and creating…