Announcing a Call for Grant Applications

The Greater Together Fund was established in 2019 by The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, The goal of the fund is to support the community in taking ownership around the needs in their town, to encourage broad and inclusive civic engagement, and to anchor the Hartford Foundation in each town. Ten organziations that do work to benefit the residents of Farmington were granted $31,000 in 2022.

The Farmington Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee is now accepting grant applications until September 15, 2023. Any 501(c) (3) organziation that serves Farmington residents is encouraged to apply. Project proposals must demonstrate the opportunity for all town residents to benefit without discrimination based on race, religion, or any other protected class. The minimum request for any proposal is $500 and the maximum request shall not exceed $7,500. A final report will be requested upon completion of the project. Applications will be accepted until Friday, September 15, 2023. Each applying organization may only submit one proposal.You may apply for up to $7500.

Eligibility

• Organizations must be classified as a 501(c)(3) or use a fiscal agent/sponsor.
• 509(a)(3) charities and private foundations are not eligible.
• Non-profit organizations that are not classified as a 501(c)(3) must use a fiscal agent/sponsor.
• A fiscal agent/sponsor is an organization that receives, disburses and accounts for grant funds on behalf of another organization.
• Towns may serve as a fiscal agent/sponsor.
• Religious organizations can apply for projects that benefit the broader community, but not for projects that are religious in nature. 
• For-profit businesses are not allowed to apply under any circumstances.

For more information, see the Farmington Greater Together Community Fund Request for Applications. You can apply by completing an online form or by downloading, completing, and emailing the application to FarmingtonCTCommunityFund@gmail.com. 

Click here for the online application form.

Click here for the downloadable application form.

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