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Branford Community Foundation - Emergent Needs Grant

Branford Community Foundation

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.”

Can we apply?

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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

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community services

Project Locations

  • CT

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