Applications for Suffield-based proposals are being accepted until Thursday, April 1, 2021
The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is accepting applications for grants of up to $25,000 each through the Amiel P. Zak Public Service Fund. Approximately $70,000 will be awarded to community-based organizations, civic associations, volunteer groups and public agencies. Over the past 18 years, $1,258,430 has been awarded through 141 grants from the Amiel P. Zak Public Service Fund. In 2020, $95,491 in grant funding was awarded to 10 local projects.
Interested nonprofit organizations are invited to an online informational meeting on March 8, via Zoom. The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving will present information on the Amiel P. Zak Public Service Fund and answer questions on the application process:
Monday, March 8, 1 p.m.
To register, log onto:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYrde2pqT4jE9wQAXk3SN8GLe86Hna9qEq0
Attendance is not required to apply.
The successful project will demonstrate two or more of the following elements:
Expand resources for residents of Suffield.
Improve the quality of life for residents of Suffield.
Promote community service in the Town of Suffield.
Inspire community spirit by motivating citizens to feel connected to, and responsible for, their community.
Each year the Hartford Foundation invites grant proposals designed to improve the quality of life for the residents of Suffield. For eligibility criteria and application procedures, interested organizations should contact Betty Ann Grady, Development Officer at the Hartford Foundation, at 860-548-1888, x1055, or bagrady@hfpg.org. The application deadline is Thursday, April 1, 2021.