Branford Community Foundation (BCF) 2025 Annual Grant Application Open

The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce that the 2025 annual grant application will be available online beginning January 22, 2025. In 2024, BCF awarded 34 grants through its competitive grant making process. These grants ranged from $800 to $8,000 with an average award of $2,700.

Grants are awarded to 501(c)3 not-for-profit organizations and 170(c)(1) governmental agencies serving the Branford community and creating a positive impact, enhancing the quality of life in Branford. The Board of Directors considers applications from one or more areas of focus: Animal Welfare; Arts, Culture, and Heritage; Basic Needs; Community Improvement and Vitality; Education; Environment and Sustainability; Human Services; Children and Youth; Seniors; Wellness and Mental health. Grant applications should address a need within the focus area and demonstrate impact on the organization, project, and community, and impact to Branford residents.

The deadline to submit a completed application to BCF for consideration for funding is March 14, 2025. Grant award decisions will be announced by May 31, 2025. To help navigate the application process, BCF will hold a virtual (Zoom) Grant Application Workshop on Tuesday January 28th, at 10:00am. New applicants are highly encouraged to attend. RSVP to Amy Paris, Administrative Assistant (aparis@branfordcommunityfoundation.org). A zoom link will be provided. Organizations unable to attend the meeting are encouraged to contact Jennifer Mullett, Program Director (jmullett@branfordcommunityfoundation.org) with questions about the grant guidelines or application process prior to submitting a grant.

BCF is grateful to the generous Branford community for supporting the work of the Foundation and enabling this funding opportunity. To learn more and apply for a 2025 Grant, please visit BranfordCommunityFoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant.

The Branford Community Foundation, founded in 1980, is a public, nonprofit, tax exempt, charitable trust. It provides an administrative, philanthropic service – a means by which public-spirited citizens may make gifts or bequests, the income from which is distributed for educational, cultural, health, social and civic needs. The Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors, composed of community leaders who serve without compensation and who have been selected for their knowledge, interest and integrity of judgment. A part-time executive director works with the Board of Directors, and Advisors provide outreach with the community, give guidance to the Board, and help to develop future leadership.

For more information on upcoming grants, sponsorships and community events, or to make a contribution to the Branford Community Foundation, please email Marketing@BranfordCommunityFoundation.org.