Grants

Welcome to the Grants home page.

The mission of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is to improve the quality of life in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington. One way we accomplish our mission is by investing in organizations and programs that achieve clear human gains for those in our region.  We view ourselves as investors focused on ensuring the greatest possible improvement in quality of life with the money we have available.

Given the current economy, it is an understatement to say that these are extraordinary times.  We know that non profit organizations are on the front lines of this situation, facing a higher demand for services with a shrinking pool of resources. 

In an effort to make better decisions about where we put our reduced resources in these unprecedented economic times, The Foundation’s Board has made the following temporary adjustments to its Community Investment Guidelines.  Please be aware of these changes as you approach us to address your funding needs. 

1. Less emphasis will be placed on funding new programs.   Rather, an emphasis will be placed on preserving and protecting core services which are fundamental to an organization’s mission and the community.

2. We will consider operating support to protect the core mission of organizations that are important to the community and that have a proven track record, strong leadership and mission and longevity. 

3. We will consider operating support for the delivery of basic human needs and other key services needed due to the economy. 

4. Requests for operating support from organizations with a history of past support from the CFGNB may be considered.  Organizations much show evidence that they have gone through an internal process of cost-reduction and/or realistic revenue-enhancement analysis focused on core service preservation.

5. Less emphasis will be placed on capital grants.  These requests will be handled on a case by case basis and analyzed based on the increased efficiency and effectiveness that will result, dollars raised to date and availability of foundation funds.

For more information about Community Foundation grants, please call 860.229.6018, x307, or e-mail Joeline Wruck, director of program. Click here to learn more about applying for a grant.