Douglas and Janet Roberts Fund

Geographic Scope: Northwest Connecticut (20 towns including Barkhamsted, Bethlehem, Canaan, Colebrook, Cornwall, Goshen, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, New Hartford, Norfolk, North Canaan, Salisbury, Sharon, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Winchester/Winsted)

Focus Areas:

• Arts and culture
• Basic needs/social services
• Civic and education
• Conservation/environment
• Historic preservation
• Infrastructure and facility improvements
• Community development
• Emergency services support

Types of Support:

• Building repairs and renovations
• Equipment purchases
• Program support
• Scholarships (awarded $85,000 for Barkhamsted students in 2025-2026)
• Emergency assistance

Recent Grant Examples (2025):

• Riverton Theatre: resident emergency fund
• Barkhamsted Historical Society: computer replacements, mini-split heat pumps, repairs
• Barkhamsted Youth Baseball: new playscape and viewing area improvements
• Beardsley & Memorial Library: garden fencing, picnic tables, security cameras
• First Congregational Church of Barkhamsted: church organ replacement
• New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance: advanced airway management tools
• Fire departments: personal protective equipment replacements and brush truck

Background: This fund has been active since at least 2021 and continues to provide significant support to Northwest CT nonprofits and community organizations.