Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications are accepted year-round, with specific review dates: January 15, April 15, and July 15.”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

  • Sponsorships will be awarded for either: A single event (i.e gala, road race, etc): orA series of individual events held by an organization over a given time period (for organizations that offer annual sponsorship opportunities).
  • The Committee looks for opportunities that provide one or more of the following: An opportunity to reach a targeted audience and build relationships.
  • Considerations include audience size, community impact and sponsor package details.
  • A positive exposure that is consistent with BCF’s image and values.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Organizations can submit an application at any time, but they will not be considered outside of review dates listed below.
  • Not eligible: Not considered for sponsorship:On-going programming, support services or activities (consider applying for a grant and not a sponsorship).
  • Not eligible: School club, religious, and political events.

Overview

BCF Sponsorships Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Branford Community Foundation
Last Updated: May 07, 2025

Summary

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) offers sponsorships to support organizations serving the Branford community. Applications are accepted year-round, with specific review dates: January 15, April 15, and July 15. BCF seeks events that provide meaningful community impact, positive exposure, and opportunities to build relationships with a targeted audience. Sponsorships are awarded for single events or a series of events, but not for ongoing programming or political events.

Overview

NOTE: Sponsorship applications will be available throughout the year. Organizations can submit an application at any time, but they will not be considered outside of review dates listed below. Please consider the timing of your event against the evaluation dates when submitting a request. January 15April 15July 15 About Since 1980, the Branford Community Foundation has served as a hub of philanthropy, connecting people who care with causes that matter, now and for generations to come. Mission The mission of the Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is to connect people who care with causes that matter for the purpose of preserving and promoting the quality of life in Branford, Connecticut, now and for generations to come. We fulfill our mission by building and maintaining a charitable endowment and making prudent grants that serve to address the ever-changing needs of the Branford community. Through the gracious giving of donors who are committed to our mission, we fund worthy programs that promote the quality of life in Branford. Sponsorships BCF is proud to partner with GSB to support organizations serving the Branford community through sponsorship of qualifying events.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Sponsorships will be awarded for either: A single event (i.e gala, road race, etc): orA series of individual events held by an organization over a given time period (for organizations that offer annual sponsorship opportunities).The Committee looks for opportunities that provide one or more of the following: An opportunity to reach a targeted audience and build relationships. Considerations include audience size, community impact and sponsor package details.A positive exposure that is consistent with BCF’s image and values.Meaningful impact on the Branford community.Organizations may submit a sponsorship request and a competitive grant application, but not for the same program/event.

Ineligibility

Not considered for sponsorship:On-going programming, support services or activities (consider applying for a grant and not a sponsorship).School club, religious, and political events.

What Branford Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
6
Total given
$86K
Median grant
$7,750
Range
$5,700–$49K
  • By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Branford, CT; Guilford, CT.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Branford High School · Branford, CT

    General use

    $49K

  • Branford Food Pantry · Branford, CT

    General use

    $9,200

  • Feed Branford Kids · Branford, CT

    General use

    $8,000

  • Woman and Family Life · Guilford, CT

    General use

    $7,500

  • Soundview Family YMCA · Branford, CT

    General use

    $7,000

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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