When is the deadline for Community Giving through the Chelsea Groton Foundation Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Community Giving through the Chelsea Groton Foundation Grant

Q: Who is eligible for Community Giving through the Chelsea Groton Foundation Grant?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Chelsea Groton Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $10,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Throughout that time, there have always been two grant cycles per year.”

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

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…
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.

Overview

The Chelsea Groton Foundation, established in 1998, has awarded over $6.79 million in grants to nonprofits in Connecticut and Rhode Island. 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.

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.

Eligibility

Eligibility QuizIs your organization an IRS-registered, tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization or other acceptable 501(c) status? NEW Additional Critical Information2024 Grant Funds must be expended before applying for a 2025 Grant. The Foundation is prohibited from granting additional funds before prior awards are expended. 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.

What Chelsea Groton Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 326
Total given: $825K
Median grant: $500
Range: $100–$50K

By dollars: Connecticut 92%, Rhode Island 5%, New York 1%. Top recipient cities: New London, CT; Norwich, CT; Groton, CT.
1% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

Chamber of Commerce of Eastern CT Foundation · New London, CT

Innovation center - payment 4 of 5

$50K
City of New London · New London, CT

Nl community ctr - pymt 1 of 7

$39K
CCSU Foundation · New Britain, CT

Excellence in banking program

$25K
United Way of Sect · Gales Ferry, CT

2024 corporate match

$12K
Always Home Inc · Mystic, CT

Homelessness prevention and shelter diversion of low-income families with minor children

$10K