CFGNB Community Sponsorship Awards Grant

The CFGNB Community Sponsorship Awards offer financial support to nonprofit organizations hosting community events in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington. These awards aim to enhance community engagement through celebrations that promote children, families, arts, culture, education, and civic involvement. Events must acknowledge the Community Foundation's support in their publicity and should ideally take place within the four-town service area, ensuring a vibrant and connected community.

NOTE: Please submit your application with at least two weeks before your deadline to secure sponsors.
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) serves as a trusted philanthropic institution dedicated to inspiring generosity, managing permanent charitable assets, and strategically partnering with community stakeholders to address pressing local challenges. Founded with a mission to foster lasting impact, the Foundation guides donors, supports nonprofits, and invests in initiatives that strengthen the social, educational, economic, and cultural fabric of the Greater New Britain region.
Mission, Vision & Priorities
The Foundation envisions a vibrant, thriving community that is a better place to live and work. Its priority areas include: supporting educational attainment and early-childhood development; strengthening human services and economic opportunity; promoting the arts, culture, and heritage; and fostering collaboration, inclusivity, and capacity-building across the nonprofit sector.
They are often at the top of the list of things that distinguish our communities and our quality of life.Recognizing the unique role that such celebrations play in making Berlin, New Britain, Plainville and Southington special, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain’s Community Sponsorship Award Program offers financial support to nonprofit organizations conducting community special events that are consistent with the Foundation’s goal to make our communities better places to live, work and raise a family.