Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund Offers Grant Update

GLASTONBURY, CT — Officials from the Greater Together Community Fund program Wednesday offered a grant update:

To mark the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Centennial year in 2025 and the fifth anniversary of the Greater Together Community Fund program, the Foundation has unveiled a new $100,000 investment in each of its 29 town-specific Community Funds.

This includes $50,000 immediately available for grantmaking and $50,000

allocated to endowment.
The Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund, one of the 29 town-specific funds
established by the Hartford Foundation, is excited to announce the fifth round of
grantmaking, which is now open for applications. Thanks to the Hartford Foundation’s
investment, the Glastonbury Community Fund is increasing its grantmaking capacity to
better support local initiatives.

In addition to our Annual Grants of up to $5,000, we are introducing an Anniversary
Impact Grant of up to $15,000, in celebration of our joint anniversary. All funding will
support programs or projects that improve or enhance the quality of life in Glastonbury, or
that address a direct community need.

Application Deadline

Applications are currently being accepted and must be submitted by April 11, 2025, at
midnight EDT.

Interested applicants should visit www.hfpg.org/glastonburycf for the application and
guidelines.

Eligibility

Any nonprofit organization registered as a 501(c)(3) that serves the residents of
Glastonbury is eligible to submit an application. Nonprofits do not need to be based in
Glastonbury but must directly benefit Glastonbury residents.

Additionally, groups of town residents may apply in partnership with a registered 501(c)(3)
nonprofit, which will serve as the Fiscal Agent for the proposed project. The Town of
Glastonbury may also serve as a Fiscal Agent. “We encourage community members to
engage and collaborate in creating and growing programs that will positively impact the
lives of Glastonbury residents,” stated the Fund's announcement.

Funding Details

Funding may be used for a range of purposes, including improving access to current
programs (particularly for underserved populations), implementing innovative new
initiatives, or enhancing existing programs. Partnerships, collaborations, and creative
solutions to address community needs are highly encouraged. Applications for
Anniversary Impact funding must demonstrate clear impact and sustainability.

Information Sessions

The Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund will also hold two virtual information
sessions. To register, visit www.hfpg.org/glastonburycf
• Wednesday, Feb 26, 5-6 p.m.
• Monday, March 3, 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Grantwriting Workshop

We are excited to offer a Grantwriting Workshop focused on the essentials of effective
grant writing at the Welles Turner Public Library on March 20. This workshop is presented
in partnership with Kathy Randall, Grants Coordinator at the CREC Grants and
Development Office. To learn more and register for the event: visit
www.hfpg.org/glastonburycf

Grant Award Timeline

Notification of awards will be sent by mid-June. Awards will be made at the sole discretion
of the Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee, with the
support of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

For any questions about the Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund 2025
grantmaking, please email glastonbury@hfpgcommunityfunds.org.

About the Glastonbury Community Fund:

In 2019, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving established community funds for each
of the 29 towns in its region, including Glastonbury. The purpose of these funds is to
empower communities to take ownership of their local needs, encourage broad civic
engagement, and strengthen the Foundation’s ties with each town. In 2022, the Hartford
Foundation added an additional $50,000 to each fund.

Over the past four years, the Glastonbury Greater Together Advisory Committee has
awarded over $100,900 to benefit Glastonbury.

Awards include:
• In 2020, $27,000 to six organizations
• In 2022, $28,000 to eleven organizations
• In 2023, $21,150 to eight organizations
• In 2024, $24,500 to eleven organizations

For more information, visit www.hfpg.org/glastonburycf