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Sponsorship Awards (Ascend Bank Partnership)

BRANFORD COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

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Funding Amount

$30,000 total distributed

Deadline

January 13, 2027

280 days left

Grant Type

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Overview

Sponsorship Awards - Ascend Bank Partnership

Overview: BCF distributes $30,000 to nonprofits for sponsorship opportunities through a collaboration with Ascend Bank (formerly GSB). The organizations share priorities and are committed to enriching life in the community.

Geographic Scope: Branford, Connecticut

Eligible Applicants:

  • 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations

  • 170(c)(1) governmental agencies

  • Organizations serving the Branford community

    • What Sponsorships Support:

  • Single events (galas, road races, etc.)

  • Series of individual events held by an organization over a given time period

  • Events that increase organizational visibility or support fundraising

    • Funding Details:

  • Total available: $30,000 annually

  • First round 2026: $15,500 distributed (announced March 10, 2026)

    • What BCF Will NOT Fund:

  • Debt reduction

  • Endowments

  • Individuals

  • Lobbying

  • Political organizations and campaigns

  • Funding to replace government funding sources

    • Contact: (203) 444-4898 or P.O. Box 462, Branford CT 06405

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Timeline:

  • Applications available: January

  • Submission deadline: Mid-January (2026: January 13)

  • Award announcement: Early March

    • Steps to Apply:
    1. Submit application through online grant portal
    2. Identify event(s) requiring sponsorship support
    3. Demonstrate community benefit and organizational impact

    Submission Format:

  • Online application portal

    • Required Materials:

  • Event details and timeline

  • Expected attendance/impact

  • Visibility/recognition for Ascend Bank and BCF

  • Final reports from any previous BCF grants

    • Application Portal: Online Grant Center at branfordcommunityfoundation.org/grants/

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