Funding Amount

Over $200,000 annually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

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

Total Available: More than $530,000 in total scholarships available; NCCF awards over $200,000 in scholarships to local students each year

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

Eligibility: Local students from the Northwest Corner region

Funding Source: Made possible through the generosity of local individuals and families

Recent Awards:

  • Douglas and Janet Roberts Fund awarded $85,000 in scholarships for Barkhamsted students for 2025-2026 academic year
  • Thirteen Barkhamsted students awarded scholarships in 2024

Background: NCCF administers scholarships from multiple donor funds to support education access for local youth.

How to Apply

Application Process

Status: Application portal available online

How to Apply:

  • Visit website and select "Apply for a Scholarship"

  • Complete online application through NCCF portal

  • Scholarships are made possible through generosity of local individuals and families
  • Contact: NCCF Scholarships - "Apply Now" link available on website

    What Northwest CT Community Foundation Trust actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    9
    Total given
    $99K
    Median grant
    $10K
    Range
    $6,100–$18K
    • By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: Torrington, CT; Torrignton, CT; Litchfield, CT.
    • 22% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

    Example grants

    • Torrington Ys Bureau · Torrignton, CT

      To support homelessness

      $18K

    • Greenwoods Counseling Ref · Litchfield, CT

      Support 2 clinician positions

      $14K

    • Friendly Hands Food Bank · Torrington, CT

      operating costs

      $14K

    • Kidsplay Childrens Museum · Torrington, CT

      Support literacy&learning,Toy drive

      $14K

    • Housatonic Childcare Center · Salisbury, CT

      Support General Operating Expenses

      $10K

    IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Education
    • Foundation

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