How much funding does Emergent Grants provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Emergent Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Emergent Grants?

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

How often is Emergent Grants offered?

Emergent Grants accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Emergent Grants

Branford Community Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting May 15th”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

170(c)(1) governmental agencies
Applicants must clarify why the application was not submitted through the Competitive Grant process.
Qualifications for emergent grant review include:
An innovative concept or new to the Branford community

Overview

Emergent Grants

Overview: BCF understands that projects and emergencies arise that cannot be accommodated by the annual grant cycle. A small pool of funding is reserved for these types of applications.

Geographic Scope: Branford, Connecticut

Eligible Applicants:

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

170(c)(1) governmental agencies

Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must clarify why the application was not submitted through the Competitive Grant process. Qualifications for emergent grant review include:

An innovative concept or new to the Branford community

A situation in which the organization can't operate or move forward on a significant initiative without emergency funding

The need or concept arises after the grant deadline

What BCF Will NOT Fund:

Debt reduction

Endowments

Individuals

Lobbying

Political organizations and campaigns

Funding to replace government funding sources

Review Timeline:

Rolling basis starting May 15th

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

How to Apply

Application Process

Steps to Apply:
1. Contact Program Director with questions
2. Explain why application was not submitted through Competitive Grant process
3. Clarify the emergency or innovative nature of the request
4. Submit through online grant portal

Review Timeline:

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis starting May 15th

Required Materials:

Clear explanation of emergency/innovation

Justification for why it couldn't be submitted in regular cycle

Final reports from any previous BCF grants

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

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