HARTFORD, CT -- Theodore “Ted” Sergi has been elected to serve as chair of the volunteer Board of Directors of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving – the community foundation for the 29-town Greater Hartford region.
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DANBURY, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut is pleased to announce that agencies interested in applying for funding during the 2020-2021 grant funding cycle may submit a Letter of Intent beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2020. Letters of Intent are due on Friday, January 17, 2020.
HARTFORD, CT -- The Connecticut Health Foundation is issuing a request for proposals intended to support diverse grassroots advocacy organizations to advocate for expanding of Medicaid eligibility in Connecticut. Concept Papers are due February 1, 2020.
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- The Jewish Teen Learning Connection (JTConnect) in West Hartford is witnessing impressive growth. According to the organization, there’s an 83 percent increase in teen participation since 2017 with approximately 400 teens participating in JTConnect’s programs. Due to this growth, the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Hartford (JCF) awarded JTConnect a $120,000 multi-year Springboard Grant to help the nonprofit build its capacity to ensure continued, sustainable growth.
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation is awarding scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic year. The application deadline is April 1, 2020.
HARTFORD, CT -- As 2020 begins, the fast approaching decennial 2020 United States Census looms large. To increase awareness and understanding of the importance of the Census to Connecticut, to explain precisely how it will work, and to seek the assistance of organizations in communities statewide, the Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance, Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and Connecticut Data Collaborative will be co-sponsoring a series of workshops for nonprofit organizations throughout January.
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Women & Girls Fund invites nonprofits to apply for grants. The application deadline is February 29, 2020.
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- The American Savings Foundation board of directors announced that two long-time members of the staff have been promoted effective January 1, 2020. Cierra Stancil has been promoted to Program Officer for Grants, and Heather Hokunson has been promoted to Program Officer for Scholarships.
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut Health Foundation awards 20 grants totaling $1.4 million this quarter.
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation has awarded grants to 28 area nonprofit organizations, totaling $104,950 during its third grant cycle of 2019.
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces $210,554 in 2019 grants to 53 nonprofits aimed at providing greater equity for women and girls throughout Eastern Connecticut from its four Women & Girls Funds.
BRISTOL, CT -- Last evening, December 18th, Main Street Community Foundation presented a $1,000 grant from the Broad View Fund to the City of Bristol Department of Public Works.
MERIDEN, CT -- Yesterday, the 5th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals released a 2-1 decision that threatens the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA). The decision threatens the affordability of and access to coverage for anyone under age 65 living with a pre-existing health condition.
HARTFORD, CT -- “Disinvested: Building a Stronger Community from the Ground Up” is a seven-part series that includes discussions on Economic and Community Development, Community Safety, Workforce Development, Basic Human Needs and Education.
HARTFORD, CT -- Metro Hartford Alliances intereviewed Lynn Vasque, Community Relations Specialist, Eversource Energy, for its "This is My Hartford Series."
NORWALK, CT -- Compelling stories and stimulating conversations about impact being made throughout Fairfield County is the inspiration for the newest initiative of Fairfield County’s Community Foundation (FCCF). The Community Foundation launched the first episode of their podcast series, Fairfield County Thrives, earlier this month.
WATERTOWN, MA -- Tufts Health Plan Foundation today announced nine new community investments totaling $972,000 and demonstrating the Foundation’s commitment to policies and practices that support healthy aging.
WEST HARTFORD, CT -- For the third consecutive year, the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) ArtsMentors, a community engagement program for underserved youth, has received $10,000 in primary funding support from the Richard P. Garmany Fund, a donor-advised fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation Draper Foundation Fund and Marion Wm.