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Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

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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