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Community Foundation Awards Record $664K in Scholarships to 268 Students from Eastern Connecticut
NEW LONDON, CT -- The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut (CFECT) announces more than 260 students from its 42 communities in Eastern Connecticut were selected by The Foundation’s Scholarship Committees to receive over $664,000 in single and multi-year awards.
Giving Back: New Fund Embodies Love of New Britain Children
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- To help enrich lives of New Britain school children, Fran Wolski, a former school district employee and school board member, has established a family fund at the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain.
Planning a Community Event? The Community Foundation Can Help
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- For the past four years, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain has helped numerous community events and event organizers with more than $35,000 in funding provided through its Community Sponsorship Awards program. And more sponsorships are about to be awarded. Applications are due August 1.
Community Foundation Seeks Proposals for Catalyst Fund Grant
Giving Circle Connects and Informs Donors, Supports Women and Girls
Newman’s Own Foundation Welcomes Incoming Class of Fellows
WESTPORT, CT -- Newman’s Own Foundation announced the third year of its Fellowship Program, as a new class of 17 Fellows is welcomed into the program. The new Fellows come from a wide swath of geography, from Alaska to New Zealand, and they will work at organizations covering six states and Washington, DC.
The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness Receives $275,000 Grant from Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
HARTFORD, CT -- Thanks to a three-year, $275,000 grant to the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, more families and young people will receive the help they need to keep them in their homes or provide access to stable housing.
Cultural Alliance of Western CT receives $12,500 from Fairfield County's Community Foundation
DANBURY, CT -- The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut has been awarded $12,500 by Fairfield County's Community Foundation to support its operations, allowing its services to the region, its artists, and arts enthusiasts to continue and grow.
Governor Malloy's Veto of Public Act 17-170 Is Aimed at Giving CT Residents More Housing Choices in More Communities
Member eBrief - July 2017
Williamson, Community Foundation Honored with National Award For Leadership in Tackling Chronic Absence in New Britain Schools
Farmington Bank Gives Back at Travelers Championship
Once again, Farmington Bank sponsored events at the Travelers Championship.
What’s at stake: New data on the impact of the Affordable Care Act in Connecticut
HARTFORD, CT -- As lawmakers debate major changes to the federal health law, it is important to understand what’s at stake in Connecticut. The Connecticut Health Foundation commissioned the Urban Institute to model the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on Connecticut, with a focus on state residents who might lack health care coverage without it.
United Way of Western Connecticut Announces Education Funding for Region
STAMFORD, CT -- United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) announced today that they have invested $635,000 into early childhood, afterschool and educational enrichment programs in greater Danbury, greater New Milford and Stamford. All grant dollars are tied to program support for families living within the ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) income threshold (see household budget below). The grant funding period for these allocations is January 2017- June 2018.
Hospital to Target Disparities Through Pilot Project Embedding Early Intervention Staff in Pediatric Offices
HARTFORD, CT – With a grant from the Connecticut Health Foundation, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center will pilot a program to embed Birth to Three early intervention staff in pediatricians’ offices, an arrangement aimed at improving access to services for children of color.
Local Nonprofits and Residents to Benefit from Community Foundation Grants
BRISTOL, CT -- A total of 38 organizations representing a broad range of programs and projects received $125,060 in grant awards from Main Street Community Foundation's 2017 General Competive Grant Cycle.
Berkshire Taconic Announces Third Round of 2017 Grant Deadlines for Northwest Litchfield County
SHEFFIELD, MA -- Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation today announced the third round of deadlines for competitive grants in 2017.
CT Philanthropy Digest - June 2017
The JUNE Digest includes feature headlines: Co-Creation Continued: A Public Private Partnership to Improve Learning for Children; Funding for Healthy Environment/Strong Economy Available; Liberty Bank Seeks Diversity Award Nominations; $800K To Help Prevent Summer Learning Loss; Program Directory Available for Parents; AND regular topics -- PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LINKS; GRANTS & RFPS; EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
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