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Funding Amount

$1,500 - $20,000

Deadline

March 13, 2027

339 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Competitive Grants

Overview: An annual process to review and support organizations and programs that serve the Branford Community. This is the primary funding opportunity through which most of BCF's grant-making occurs.

Geographic Scope: Branford, Connecticut

Eligible Applicants:

  • 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations

  • 170(c)(1) governmental agencies

  • Previous grantees welcome (continued funding not guaranteed)

  • All final reports from previous grants must be provided before submitting a new application

    • Focus Areas (2026):

  • Basic Needs

  • Mental Health

  • Community Joy

  • Youth Development

  • Arts & Culture

  • Community Improvement & Vitality

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • Education & Youth

  • Environment & Sustainability

  • Health and Human Services

  • Housing Stability

  • Seniors & Special Needs

    • Special Consideration: Organizations and groups that have been underserved or not previously supported by BCF

    What BCF Will NOT Fund:

  • Debt reduction

  • Endowments

  • Individuals

  • Lobbying

  • Political organizations and campaigns

  • Funding to replace government funding sources

    • Grant Criteria:
    Applications should address a documented need within the focus area and demonstrate impact. Strategies should include:

  • Addressing a documented need or concern

  • Recognizing and building on community/organization strengths and assets

  • Building capacity of community organizations/individuals

  • Supporting cooperative approaches through collaborations

  • Attracting other resources (matching gifts)

  • Building infrastructure within the organization

    • Award Statistics (2025):

  • 29 grants awarded

  • Total: $90,550

  • Average: $3,122

  • Range: $1,500 - $20,000

    • Grantee Obligations:

  • BCF must be recognized in all related press releases and publicity

  • Final report due no later than February 1 (prior to new cycle deadline)

    • Contact: (203) 444-4898 or P.O. Box 462, Branford CT 06405

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Applications available: End of January

  • Submission deadline: Mid-March (2026: March 13)

  • Award announcement: May 15 or later

    • Steps to Apply:
    1. Review grant-making policies and procedures before submitting
    2. Submit application through the online grant portal (Online Grant Center)
    3. Applications reviewed by Community Investment Committee (CIC)
    4. CIC recommends funding to Board of Directors
    5. Board of Directors makes final decision in May

    Information Session:

  • Grant workshop typically held mid-February (2026: February 12 at 10am)

  • Communicates focus areas and answers questions

    • Submission Format:

  • Online application portal required

    • Required Materials:

  • Final reports from any previous BCF grants

  • Documentation of need within focus area

  • Demonstration of community impact

    • Application Portal: Online Grant Center at branfordcommunityfoundation.org/grants/

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-developmentmental-healthyouth-programsartseducationenvironmenthealthcarehousingseniorsdiversity

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