Applications are being accepted through Friday, March 6.
The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, formerly the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is accepting applications for grants of up to $25,000 each through the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund. Approximately $80,000 will be awarded to community-based organizations, civic associations, volunteer groups, and public agencies. Over the past 23 years, more than $1.6 million has been awarded through 199 grants from the fund. Grants will be considered for a broad range of civic needs that benefit the public and specific populations, such as youth and the elderly.
The successful project will demonstrate two or more of the following elements:
- Expand resources for Suffield residents.
- Improve the quality of life for Suffield residents.
- Promote community service in Suffield.
- Inspire community spirit by motivating citizens to feel connected to, and responsible for, their community.
Proposals are encouraged for capital needs and specific items, and for program needs that are finite in duration or will become self-sustaining over time. Requests that will leverage other support are encouraged. Proposals for funding planning activities, salaries, and general operations are not encouraged. Projects that are viewed as the Town’s responsibility will generally not be considered for support. This fund is not intended to replace governmental funding of projects or needs that properly should be funded through the municipal appropriations process.
An informational session will be held on Wednesday, February 4, at 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register, follow this link or email CommPhil@greaterhartfordgives.org for the registration link.
Please email CommPhil@greaterhartfordgives.org for access to the online application or if you have any questions about your organization’s eligibility. If you have technical questions about the Grants Portal, please email GrantsAdministration@greaterhartfordgives.org.
Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is the community foundation for Hartford and 28 surrounding towns. Through partnerships, the Foundation seeks to strengthen communities in Greater Hartford by putting philanthropy in action to dismantle structural racism and achieve equity in social and economic mobility. Made possible by the gifts of generous individuals, families and organizations, the Foundation has awarded grants of more than $1 billion since its founding in 1925. For more information, visit www.greaterhartfordgives.org or call 860-548-1888