Branford Community Foundation - Emergent Needs Grant
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Tracked since
- September 2026
From the program guidelines: “Reviewed on a rolling basis starting May 15.”
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Eligible organizations
- Organizations
Geography
- Connecticut
Overview
Rolling emergent-needs grants for Branford CT nonprofits when needs arise outside the annual cycle; rolling review from May 15.
How to Apply
Small reserved pool for projects/emergencies that cannot wait for the annual competitive cycle. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and 170(c)(1) governmental agencies serving Branford CT. Applicant must explain why the request was not submitted via the competitive process (innovative/new concept, urgent inability to operate, or a need arising after the deadline). Reviewed on a rolling basis starting May 15.
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
- 100% of its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Connecticut, where this grant's project is located.
- 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
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Community services
Project Locations
- CT
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