The Northwest Community Bank Foundation is seeking applications for grants to support non-profit organizations that strengthen and enhance the quality of life in the communities they serve.
Donor Name: Northwest Community Bank Foundation
State: Connecticut
Town: Selected Towns
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $25,000
Details:
The Foundation will consider the following types of funding requests from organizations that fit their investment focus areas.
- Program Grants to support the delivery and/or expansion of the direct services core to the mission of local organizations.
- Capacity Building Grants aimed at strengthening an agency’s ability to make a greater impact, improve effectiveness and efficiency or adapt to address changing community needs. e.g., strategic planning, staff and board development, technology upgrades, and marketing.
- Capital Grants and Campaigns will be considered by the Foundation but may also be selectively considered by Northwest Community Bank’s Corporate Giving programs.
Capital projects are typically defined as major building purchases, new construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition.
Organizations may apply and receive from multiple grant cycles but total annual grants awarded will not exceed $25,000. Extenuating circumstances may be considered.
Geographic Preference
Avon, Barkhamsted, Berlin, Bethlehem, Bristol, Burlington, Canaan, Canton, Colebrook, Collinsville, Cornwall, East Granby, Falls Village, Farmington, Goshen, Granby, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Lakeville, Litchfield, Morris, New Britain, New Hartford, Newington, Norfolk, Plainville, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Simsbury, Southington, Terryville, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Watertown, West Hartford, Winsted and Woodbury.
Eligible Applicants
To apply for a grant from the Northwest Community Bank Foundation applicants must be:
- A registered 501(c) 3 organization that demonstrates significant local Municipalities will be considered.
- An organization whose mission or services align with Northwest Community Bank’s investment focus
- An organization within Northwest Community Bank Communities
While preference is given to organizations primarily serving the aforementioned cities and towns, the Foundation Board will also consider funding for programs which reach a broader, more regional area, as long as that area incorporates services provided to Northwest Community Bank Communities.
The Foundation does not provide financial support to political organizations or candidates, activities for religious purposes, individual endeavors or organizations which are discriminatory in their practices. Additionally, it will not fund organizations which utilize a fiscal agent.
For more information, visit NCBF.