SHEFFIELD, MA -- Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced today that it awarded $6.5 million in grants and scholarships in 2017, an increase of over $500,000 from 2016.
HARTFORD, CT -- CHEFA (Connecticut Health & Educational Facilities Authority) today announced it was selected for a competitive training and technical assistance (TTA) award from the Urban Institute.
LAKEVILLE, CT -- The Foundation for Community Health is again sponsoring its annual educational event for the medical, science, health, and academic community, on May 17 in Lakeville.
WATERBURY, CT -- The Greater Waterbury YMCA’s “Art by the Green” is among the projects newly funded by Connecticut Community Foundation in its latest grand round. In total, the Foundation awarded $84,000 to ten local nonprofit organizations whose projects promote innovative and immersive arts and culture experiences in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills.
HARTFORD, CT -- This Hartford Business Journal article features a profile of David Griggs, CEcD, EDFP, who came on board in March as the MetroHartford Alliance’s President & Chief Executive Officer. In addition to his background, which includes a nearly-20-year career in economic development, the article highlights opportunities Griggs has identified for the organization and the region to compete on a global level.
The JUNE 2018 DIGEST includes feature headlines: $5 Billion Marks a High Point in Connecticut Giving By Individuals and Foundations; Tauck Family Foundation Honored with Philanthropy Award; CCP Conference and Keynotes Inspire Leadership and Collaboration; CT Data Collaborative to Work with Nonprofits on Data Literacy; DataHaven Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Innovation Awards; Plan Now to Recognize Black Philanthropy Month in August; AND regular topics -- POLICY UPDATE; PHILANTHROPY NEWS LINKS; SCHOLARSHIP NEWS LINKS; GRANTS & RFPS; EVENTS & OTHER OPPORTUNITIES; PEOPLE and JOBS IN PHILANTHROPY!
NEW YORK, NY -- Inside Philanthropy writes about CCP Member Trust for Learning, " A collaborative for early education has attracted some big names, while urging funders to stop picking favorites within the field and focus instead on convening stakeholders and encouraging collaboration."
HARTFORD, CT -- In November 2017, the Hartford Foundation established the Respond-Rebuild-Renew Fund in response to the growing needs faced by individuals and families relocating to Greater Hartford following natural disasters.
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut Heath Foundation awards $260,000 in grants to seven organizations during the first quarter of the year.
NORWALK, CT -- Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has announced the details of their current grantmaking cycle. Grants totaling $1,887,950 were awarded to 83 nonprofit organizations who align with the Community Foundation’s result areas and their mission to foster a vital and inclusive community where every individual has the opportunity to thrive.
HARTFORD, CT -- United Way is recognizing Nancy Bernstein, President and Chief Operating Officer, Women’s Health USA and President and CEO at Women’s Health CT, with its highest honor, the Community Service Award, given in memory of Dr. Frederick G. Adams for service to our community.
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- Area students and their families are encouraged to act quickly as deadlines approach for more than $215,000 in 2018 scholarship dollars available through scholarship funds managed by the Community Foundation Greater New Britain.
HARTFORD, CT -- A new vaccine management system, refrigerators, and a freezer for five health center sites of United Community and Family Services will now be a reality thanks to a $64,431 grant from CHEFA, the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority.
NEW BRITAIN, CT -- New windows, air exchange ventilation unit, and playground surfacing will now be a reality for the Pamela E. Hill Childcare wing of the YWCA of New Britain, thanks to a $69,425 grant from CHEFA, the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority.
HARTFORD, CT -- Connecticut Humanities awarded Everyday Democracy a $1,800 grant to bring critical thinker, conflict mediation expert and founder of Meta-Culture, Ashok Pannikar to Hartford, April 12, 2018 at the Hartford Public Library’s Center for Contemporary Culture, Hartford, CT from 5:30 – 7:30pm.
NEW HAVEN, CT -- DataHaven's 2018 Community Wellbeing Survey will allow unprecedented tracking of regional and local trends over the past three years, as well as create an even more in-depth portrait of Connecticut’s neighborhoods, when updated results are shared this fall.
BRISTOL, CT -- Before a gathering of board members, past leadership and staff at Main Street Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting, the Foundation celebrated 2017, which saw the distribution of $1.7 million in grants and scholarships to benefit the residents of Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington and Wolcott through programs and community leadership initiatives.
WATERBURY, CT -- In its February grant round, Connecticut Community Foundation awarded a total of $27,000 in sponsorship grants to 30 nonprofit organizations hosting community events in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills in the coming months.
NEW BRITIAN, CT -- Hospital for Special Care President and Chief Executive Officer Lynn Ricci is the new board chair of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and will serve in that capacity for the next two years in succession of retired Hospital of Central Connecticut President and CEO Laurence Tanner.
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