Foundation / Corporation
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
01/13/20 5:00 PM
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to Eastern Connecticut nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs that empower youth and address basic human needs. New applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Applications will be considered for programs benefitting residents of East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Salem, Stonington. and Waterford.
Grants generally are awarded to support programs directed toward two of the community impact priority areas:
Priority is given to programs that empower youth:
Grants will also be awarded for programs that promote basic needs and rights:
Preference is given to programs that:
The Foundation will also consider:
GrantWatch ID#: 162692
Eligible applicants may submit grant requests of $5,000 to $30,000. Most awards are in the $10,000 to $15,000 range.
The Foundation will consider a limited number of public policy and general operating grants, made by invitation only; capacity-building grants (please call to discuss);
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Begin a Letter of Intent:
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Jennifer O’Brien, Program Director
860-442-3572
JennOB@cfect.org
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
P: 860.442.3572
P: 877.442.3572 (toll free)
F: 860.442.0584 (fax)
USA: Connecticut: East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Salem, Stonington, and Waterford
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