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C. Francis Driscoll Citizenship and Public Affairs Scholarship Grant

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc

Funding Amount

Up to US $500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The C. Francis Driscoll Citizenship and Public Affairs Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut, supports students from New London, CT, who demonstrate loyalty to their school and community. Candidates should exhibit qualities like perseverance, initiative, leadership, and a commitment to others. This scholarship reflects the Foundation's mission to empower youth and promote social equity, contributing to a more just and inclusive society.

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
With an asset base exceeding $120 million and over $100 million awarded in grants and scholarships, the Foundation acts as a philanthropic hub connecting donors to community needs and opportunities. Guided by values of equity, social justice, transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, CFECT focuses on four key priorities: empowering youth, advancing basic needs and rights, preserving the environment, and promoting animal welfare. Through grantmaking, advocacy, and collaboration, the Foundation works to eliminate racial and economic disparities, uplift historically marginalized voices, and create lasting, positive change for a more equitable and sustainable future.
C. Francis Driscoll Citizenship and Public Affairs Scholarship
The scholarship is for students from New London, CT, who have shown loyalty to school and community and possess qualities such as perseverance, initiative, citizenship, leadership, motivation, and concern for others.

What The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
223
Total given
$6.8M
Median grant
$16K
Range
$5,417–$398K
  • By dollars: Connecticut 75%, Massachusetts 7%, California 6%. Top recipient cities: New London, CT; Hartford, CT; Norwich, CT.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Education
  • Youth leadership

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