Norma and Natale Sestero Fund for the Town of Glastonbury Grant

Norma and Natale Sestero Fund for the Town of Glastonbury Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: Up to US $25,000
Last Updated: August 22, 2025

Summary

The Norma and Natale Sestero Fund supports organizations in Glastonbury, focusing on culture, health, education, social welfare, and environmental preservation. Managed by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, it aims to enhance community vibrancy in the Greater Hartford area by funding initiatives that benefit residents and local institutions. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and those partnering with fiscal sponsors, fostering inclusivity and collaboration for impactful community solutions.

Overview

Our Mission Putting philanthropy into action to create lasting solutions that result in vibrant communities within the Greater Hartford region. We Are Greater Hartford's Community Foundation We serve 29 towns, nearly 800,000 residents, hundreds of nonprofits, and a network of philanthropists with more than 1,500 funds. We bring together the people, knowledge, investments and passion to make Greater Hartford a more inclusive and equitable place to live, work and raise a family. Purpose of the Fund The Norma and Natale Sestero Fund seeks to support organizations that benefit people and institutions from the Town of Glastonbury in the areas of culture, health, education, social welfare and the environment (including town beautification and preservation of heritage).

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Hartford Foundation awards grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.The Foundation will consider supporting projects led by organizations or residents without 501(c)(3) status, if they partner with a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.As a community foundation, we make grants that benefit residents in our funding region.If your organization is located outside of our 29-town region, but a significant portion of your services go toward benefiting residents in our region, you may be eligible for a grant.If your organization is in Connecticut but does not serve our funding region, you can find the community foundation that serves your town through the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's directory of community foundations.

Ineligibility

We donot fund private non-operating foundations.