Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz Launches Connecticut Complete Count Committee to Help Prepare for 2020 Census
Release Date:
02/04/2019
... to our state as it is the foundation to determine federal funding allocations. The data collected by the 2020 census ...
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Nearly $1 Million in Scholarship Opportunities Announced by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Release Date:
02/04/2019
... Another scholarship option is the Greater Bridgeport Area Scholarship for students who will graduate with a GPA of ... to meaningful careers with their extensive scholarship funding, the Community Foundation is committed to foster a ...
Fairfield County’s Giving Day 2019 Launches New WHY I GIVE Video Contest!
Release Date:
02/05/2019
... . Upload the video to your Facebook page and in the body of your post be sure to include the following tags and ...
Latino Endowment Fund Successfully Raises $50,000 to Receive Matching Grant from the Knight Foundation
Release Date:
02/05/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- In May 2017, Alberto Ibargüen, president of the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, came to Hartford and announced a surprise in the form of a $50,000 matching grant to the Latino Endowment Fund (LEF) at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Less than two years after Ibargüen’s announcement, the Latino Endowment Fund is pleased to announce that it has successfully raised $50,000 making it eligible for the dollar for dollar grant, thus doubling the matching contribution from new or renewing memberships and other donations.
What It Takes for a Foundation to Achieve Success: Essential Ingredients and Lessons Learned
Release Date:
01/31/2019
FARMINGTON, CT -- Children's Fund of Connecticut and Child Health and Development Institute President and CEO Jeffrey Vanderploeg teamed up with past president and CEO Judith Meyers to share tips for running a successful foundation in the January issue of Grant Makers in Health. Their article was based on CHDI's Celebrating 20 Years publication and includes five key components and nine lessons learned.
Area Students Encouraged to Apply for Robert T. Kenney Scholarship
Release Date:
01/31/2019
... The Foundation’s new website also has links to other area scholarship opportunities and answers to frequently ... permanent charitable endowment that also awards grants to area nonprofit organizations.
The Tow Foundation Supports Investigative Journalism with J-School’s First FRONTLINE Fellow Rahima Nasa
Release Date:
01/24/2019
NEW YORK, NY -- Rahima Nasa, an alum from the Class of 2017, has been selected as the first Newmark J-School fellow for FRONTLINE, PBS’s flagship investigative documentary series. The new year-long journalism fellowship program is funded by The Tow Foundation, which also underwrites the Tow-Knight Center for Entrepreneurial Journalism, the Tow Professorships, and other initiatives at the J-School.
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Welcomes New Leadership and Member to 2019 Board of Directors
Release Date:
01/29/2019
... of opportunity for all. The Foundation’s 20 town service area includes: Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, ...
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation Awards More Than $1.25 Million to 885 Organizations in 2018
Release Date:
01/28/2019
... Market $25,000 – Healthy Communities of the Capital Area (Southern Kennebec County), Expand gleaning and food ... Eating for Successful Living Program $25,500 – Boston Area Gleaners (Waltham), Distribution and Delivery Program ...
Community Foundation Seeking Grant and Scholarship Applicants
Release Date:
01/24/2019
BRISTOL, CT -- Main Street Community Foundation invites area nonprofit organizations to apply for grants through its ... the Foundation’s competitive General Grant Cycle. Funding consideration will be given to, but not limited to, ... year. Scholarship applications are now available to area students for 75 scholarship opportunities. These ...
Funder Rountable Discussion - State Innovation Model (SIM) Health Enhancement Community Initiative
Publication date:
12/2018
HARTFORD, CT -- On December 4, 2018, funders from across Connecticut came together to discuss an opportunity to create community-driven solutions to poor health, health inequity, and growing health care costs in Connecticut. The topic for the discussion was the Health Enhancement Community (HEC) Initiative. Access the meeting brief.
Member eBrief - January 2019
Release Date:
01/25/2019
... about the location and funders who make an impact in the area. Where is #CCP50? Photo One: January 2019 Where is ... January 30. Read the December Funder Roundtable Brief >> Funding Opportunity for Your Grantees >> FEBRUARY 15: ... in 11 regions, including Connecticut. The four funding categories are community engagement, culture of ...
Over $55,000 in Grants Announced at Women & Girls’ Fund Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception
Release Date:
01/18/2019
BRISTOL, CT -- A record $55,227 in grants was awarded during the Women & Girls’ Fund Annual Meeting & Grantee Reception.
More than $150,000 in Scholarships Available for Northwest CT Students
Release Date:
01/17/2019
... are now available for the more than $150,000 available to area students. Scholarship guidelines, requirements and ... from local donors. These funds provide scholarships to area students throughout the Northwest Corner. Most ... awarded to residents of the Foundation’s 20-town service area. The Foundation serves the towns of Barkhamsted, ...
Women & Girls Fund Accepting Grant Applications
Release Date:
01/17/2019
TORRINGTON, CT -- The Women & Girls Fund of the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation invites nonprofits to apply for grants. The application deadline is March 1, 2019.
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... (predecessor was United Aircraft) CCP Early Non-Hartford Area Members In 1997, CCF expanded membership to Greater New ... Community Foundation (predecessor was the Torrington Area Foundation for Public Giving) People’s United ...
With Support from Hartford Foundation, New Hartford Land Bank to Conduct Citywide Property Survey and Market Analysis
Release Date:
01/16/2019
... the City of Hartford, nonprofit community developers and funding partners, like the Hartford Foundation, to tackle ... Bank will help us accelerate that work and this generous funding will give us and all of our partners a more detailed ... effort to lift up neighborhoods across our city.” This funding will allow the Land Bank to bring together national ...
United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut CEO Named 2019 Wise Woman Honoree by National Organization of Italian American Women
Release Date:
01/07/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut is proud to announce that the National Organization of Italian American Women (NOIAW) has selected Paula S.
Hartford Foundation Get Out The Vote Initiative Successfully Registered More Than 1,000 New Voters
Release Date:
01/11/2019
... Foundation awarded thirteen grants totaling $116,565 to area nonprofits dedicated to informing and engaging ...
Latino Youth Internship, Mentoring, College Prep and Financial Literacy Program Receives Grant from the Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation
Release Date:
01/14/2019
HARTFORD, CT -- More Greater Hartford Latino youth will have an opportunity to gain real-life job experience, thanks to a $20,000 grant to the Center for Latino Progress from the Latino Endowment Fund (LEF) at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.