Somers Greater Together Community Fund Grant

The Somers Greater Together Community Fund Grant, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, offers $100,000 to support community-driven projects in Somers. It prioritizes nonprofit organizations and municipalities that foster youth engagement, inclusive civic participation, and address local needs. Eligible applicants can collaborate with fiscal sponsors if necessary, ensuring that projects benefit residents without discrimination. This initiative aims to empower communities by enabling them to take ownership of their challenges and work collectively towards solutions.

NOTE:  All questions regarding the grant application must be submitted by July 1, 2025
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has generously established a community fund for each of the 29 communities they serve. In 2018, the Hartford Foundation embarked on a listening tour to hear from the residents of the 29 towns the Foundation serves. Residents shared what they loved about their communities, what changes they would like to make and how the Hartford Foundation might help. One common theme was the idea that residents understand the challenges they face in their communities, but are often constrained by a lack of resources. This lack of resources included the need for more opportunities to meet with one another, share concerns and work together with all members of the community to develop solutions. These community conversations led the Hartford Foundation to create the Greater Together Community Funds.The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has established a $100,000 Greater Together Community Fund for the Town of Somers.
The purpose of the Greater Together Community Funds program is to:
Support the community in taking ownership around the needs in their townsEncourage broad and inclusive civic engagement andAnchor the Hartford Foundation in each town.

Eligibility

Any 501(c)3 nonprofit organization or municipality that serves the residents of Somers is eligible to apply. Organizations that are not classified as a 501(c)3 may use a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)3 or municipality.The proposal must fall within one or more of the following priority areas:Activities for Youth EngagementAfter School/Outdoor ActivitiesLocal Sports for Youth and AdultsSmall Business Enrichment in SomersCommunity Classes/Senior ActivitiesEnvironmental ProjectsArts and Entertainment/Cultural ActivitiesThe project proposal must demonstrate the opportunity for all town residents to benefit without discrimination based on race, religion, or any other protected class. Projects do not necessarily need to benefit every town resident if the proposal can demonstrate why it addresses a need for a portion of the town’s population and does not discriminate among residents who share that need.

Ineligibility

Organizations that are not classified as a 501(c)3 or municipalitySectarian or religious programs IndividualsFor-profit businesses509(a)3 charitiesPrivate foundations