Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation Grant

Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation
Last Updated: September 29, 2025

Summary

The Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives for underserved populations in Greater New London County, Connecticut. Established in 1938, the foundation supports programs primarily benefiting residents of specific towns in the area. However, it does not fund endowment campaigns or start-up nonprofits, though it is open to discussing potential opportunities with applicants.

Overview

The Bodenwein Public Benevolent Foundation was established in 1938 under the will of Theodore Bodenwein, owner and publisher of The Day newspaper, to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations. The Foundation specifically serves the people of Greater New London County, where The Day has a substantial circulation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant organizations must serve the people of East Lyme, Groton, Ledyard, Lyme, Montville, Mystic, New London, North Stonington, Old Lyme, Salem, Stonington, or Waterford, Connecticut.The foundations primarily fund program or project support.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not provide support for endowment campaigns. We typically do not provide support for start-up nonprofits or programs that are not yet established. However, we are open to discussing possible opportunities with you.