Community Giving through the Chelsea Groton Foundation Grant

Community Giving through the Chelsea Groton Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Chelsea Groton Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

The Chelsea Groton Foundation, established in 1998, has awarded over $6.79 million in grants to nonprofits in Connecticut and Rhode Island. Committed to community growth, equity, and inclusion, the Foundation will implement updated grant procedures starting January 2025. Organizations must ensure prior grants are fully expended before applying for new funding, with a maximum grant request set at $10,000 to support more community partners effectively.

Overview

Community Giving through the Chelsea Groton Foundation The Foundation’s mission is to support the ongoing commitment in partnership to the long-term growth of our community. Along with Chelsea Groton Bank, the Foundation is committed to belonging, equity, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring an ongoing sense of belonging for all, today and in the future. Since its inception in 1998, the Chelsea Groton Foundation has awarded over $7.7 million in grants to non-profit organizations in the Connecticut and Rhode Island market areas. Throughout that time, there have always been two grant cycles per year. Due to the rising increase in requests, and after careful consideration, the Chelsea Groton Foundation Board has decided to make a few changes to the Grant Procedures EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2025 in order to best support our community partners.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligibility QuizIs your organization an IRS-registered, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization or other acceptable 501(c) status? Or a Governmental Unit referred to in the IRS Code Section170(c)(1)?Does your organization or program benefit the communities served by Chelsea Groton, primarily New London County, CT and Westerly, RI?Does your project or program fall under one of Chelsea Groton Foundation’s program area funding priorities, including: Arts and Culture, Economic Development, Education, Environment, Health and Human Services, Housing, and Youth Activities?NEW THIS YEAR: If your organization received a 2024 grant, will you expend all funds prior to April 30, 2025 and have you submitted a Post-Grant Report for your previous Foundation grant?If you answered NO to any of the above questions, you may not be eligible to receive a Foundation Grant. NEW Additional Critical Information2024 Grant Funds must be expended before applying for a 2025 Grant. If your 2024 award is to be used after April 30, 2025, you will need to wait until 2026 to submit a new application. The Foundation is prohibited from granting additional funds before prior awards are expended. If you wish to change the purpose of your 2024 Grant Funds, you must do so in writing (Giving@ChelseaGroton.com) by March 1, 2025 and the Foundation Board will consider your request.The MAXIMUM GRANT REQUEST is $10,000. This enables the Foundation to support more community organizations than in past years. Those requesting multi-year grants must email Giving@ChelseaGroton.com for consideration.