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Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Basic Needs Grants is sponsored by Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Provides support for immediate needs including healthcare access, mental health services, and nutrition for vulnerable populations in the Greater Hartford region.
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Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Grantmaking Resources for Nonprofits About the Community Funds Civic & Resident Engagement Grantmaking & Resources for Nonprofits Current Grant Opportunities Resources for Current Grantees Nonprofit Support Program Support our Scholarship Program Browse RFPs and Community Funds Each year, we release Requests for Proposal that align with our strategic priorities.
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Current Grant Opportunities Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, formerly the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is accepting applications for grants of up to $25,000 each through the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund.
Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, formerly the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is accepting applications for grants of up to $25,000 each through the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund. Approximately $80,000 will be awarded to community-based organizations, civic associations, volunteer groups, and public agencies. Over the past 23 years, over $1.
6 million has been awarded through 199 individual grants from the fund. Grants will be considered that benefit the general public as well as specific populations such as youth or the elderly. Grants will be considered for a broad range of civic needs.
The successful project will demonstrate two or more of the following elements: Expand resources for Suffield residents. Improve the quality of life for Suffield residents. Promote community service in Suffield.
Inspire community spirit by motivating citizens to feel connected to, and responsible for, their community. Proposals are encouraged for capital needs and specific items, and for program needs that are finite in duration or will become self-sustaining over time. Requests that will leverage other support are encouraged.
Proposals for funding planning activities, salaries, and general operations are not encouraged. Projects that are viewed as the Town’s responsibility will generally not be considered for support. This fund is not intended to replace governmental funding of projects or needs that properly should be funded through the municipal appropriations process.
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Be sure to include your tax ID number (EIN) in the message. Application Deadline: March 6, 2026 Amount: Requests of up to $25,000 Apply Through Our Grant Portal Grants will provide support to organizations that assist individuals with visual impairments throughout the Foundation’s 29-town region. Opens in February.
The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is pleased to announce a competitive grant opportunity through the John E. Blair Fund, which provides support to organizations that assist individuals with visual impairments throughout the Foundation’s 29-town region . Grants will be awarded ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 , depending upon the scope of work to be performed through the proposed project.
Please read or listen to the full Request for Proposals before applying. Application Deadline: March 18, 2026 Amount: Grants will range from $1,000 to $30,000 Apply through our grant portal Civic Education and Civic Participation A competitive grant opportunity designed to support organizations that seek to engage in nonpartisan civic education and civic participation efforts leading up to the 2026 elections. Opens in February.
Civic Education and Civic Participation Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is pleased to announce a competitive grant opportunity designed to support organizations that seek to engage in nonpartisan civic education and civic participation efforts leading up to the 2026 Midterm and Gubernatorial elections, particularly supporting civically underrepresented residents of the Greater Hartford 29 town region .
The Foundation welcomes requests of up to $25,000 for nonpartisan activities implemented through the Spring and Fall of 2026. This grant opportunity is by invite only . Organizations that received a 2020 Civic Engagement grant or a 2023 or 2024 Civic Engagement and Get Out the Vote grant can reach out to Cynthia Wills, Community Impact Officer, cwills@GreaterHartfordGives.
org for access to the application. New applicants must participate in an eligibility interview to be invited to apply. Please contact Senior Community Impact Associate, Tiana Starks, tstarks@GreaterHartfordGives.
org to discuss a project’s potential fit and eligibility by March 3.
Read the full RFP: 2026 Civic Education and Civic Participation RFP Application Deadline: March 18, 2026 Amount: requests of up to $25,000 welcome 2026 Grantmaking Information Session Greater Hartford Gives’ Community Impact team held an information session on Tuesday, January 27 to share details on our approach to grantmaking for 2026, as well as upcoming grant opportunities and other resources for Greater Hartford nonprofits.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations serving residents of the 29-town Greater Hartford region. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
This listing does not include a published deadline, but it is a twice per year program. Check the official notice for the current cycle's exact dates.
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Basic Needs Grants is funded by Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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