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Final Round Branford Community Foundation (BCF) and GSB Sponsorship Award Recipients Announced

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the third and final round of 2024 sponsorship awards in partnership with GSB. $6,000 will be distributed in this final round, resulting in a total of $30,000 awarded in sponsorships in 2024. Sponsorships are considered for a single event…

Branford Community Foundation Announces Distribution of 2023 Impact Report

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the distribution of the 2023 Impact Report, a reflection and documentation of the progress and impact of the work of the Foundation over the past year. In the 2023 Impact Report, BCF also spotlights the invaluable work of their…

Branford Community Foundation Awards over $49,000 in Scholarship Awards to members of the BHS class of 2024

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the distribution of over $49,000 in 37 individual scholarship awards to graduating seniors at Branford High School (BHS) following the annual Scholarship Awards Night on June 6. BCF manages just under 30 funds designated to provide scholarships to BHS…

Second Round Branford Community Foundation (BCF) and GSB Sponsorship Award Recipients Announced

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the second round of 2024 sponsorship awards in partnership with GSB. 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…

First Round Branford Community Foundation (BCF) and GSB Sponsorship Award Recipients Announced

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce the first round of 2024 sponsorship awards in partnership with GSB. 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…

Branford Community Foundation (BCF) 2024 Annual Grant Application is Now Available!

In 2023, BCF awarded 25 grants through its competitive grant making process, with an average award of $3,400.

Branford Community Foundation Allocates $395,000 to 25 Area Nonprofits through Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding in Partnership with Town of Branford

 In a significant community milestone, the Branford Community Foundation and the Town of Branford announced the allocation of $395,000 in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to support local nonprofits in their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. In February 2023, the Town of Branford asked…

Branford Community Foundation 2024 Sponsorship Applications Now Open!

The Branford Community Foundation is pleased to report that they are once again partnering with GSB in 2024 to provide sponsorship awards to qualifying organizations serving the Branford community. BCF was chosen to lead the program because of their role as a trusted community leader, philanthropic expertise, and…

Branford Community Foundation Welcomes New Board Members

The Branford Community Foundation is pleased to welcome two new board members, Paul D’Angelo and Ram Shrestha. D’Angelo and Shrestha are both active members of the Branford Community who are passionate about giving back, making them welcome additions to the BCF team. Paul D’Angelo is currently the Chief…

2022 Competitive Grant Applications due March 11, 2022

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce that the 2022 competitive grant application materials are now available on our website.  Applications are due by March 11th, 2022. BCF remains focused on addressing the impact of and recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. In the 2022 competitive grant…