Love Our Libraries Fund
Funding Amount
$15,000 per library (recent grants in 2025)
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Geographic Scope: Eastern Connecticut libraries
Focus Areas: Supporting public library services and programming
The fund supports community libraries in providing essential services.
What They Fund: Libraries use grants to continue providing programs and services including:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Digital collections
- Career workshops
- STEAM programs
- Job assistance
- Creative programming
- And more
Recent Grants: In April 2025, the foundation distributed $45,000 in proactive grants to three libraries:
- Public Library of New London: $15,000
- Public Library of Norwich: $15,000
- Public Library of Willimantic: $15,000
Impact to Date: Since 2008, the Love Our Libraries Fund has distributed over $1.6 million to community libraries
Rationale for Support: The foundation expressed concern about drastic federal cuts to institutions, particularly the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which will have a disproportionate impact on underserved communities. Libraries serve as hubs for learning, creativity, and connection, helping people of all ages explore new ideas and opportunities.
What The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 223
- Total given
- $6.8M
- Median grant
- $16K
- Range
- $5,417–$398K
- By dollars: Connecticut 75%, Massachusetts 7%, California 6%. Top recipient cities: New London, CT; Hartford, CT; Norwich, CT.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
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$226K
Save the Sound · New Haven, CT
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$181K
Fractured Atlas · Hartsdale, NY
Bnart - arts and culture
$132K
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Fields of Work
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