Southbury Community Trust Fund Grant

Southbury Community Trust Fund Grant is sponsored by Southbury Community Trust Fund. Priority is given to initiatives in social services, health education, youth development, and community enhancement. The fund does not support political or religious requests and encourages projects that serve the local community and promote advocacy efforts.

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Donate to the ImpactNOW Fund >> Southbury Beth Messina 2026-02-27T11:47:50-05:00 Southbury Community Trust Fund Grants from the Southbury Community Trust Fund have made it possible for Connecticut Food Bank’s mobile pantry to deliver fresh fruits, vegetables and groceries to Southbury residents. Photo courtesy of Connecticut Food Bank.

Made possible through the Southbury Community Trust Fund, grants provide support for a variety of programs that benefit Southbury residents. Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate collaboration and strong partnerships. The average grant award is between $5,000 and $15,000.

Grants for larger amounts can be considered. However, for those, please contact our staff to discuss the project in advance of submission. Social and Community Services: Support Southbury residents by providing access to basic needs, transportation, and affordable housing.

Wellness and Health Education: Promote a healthy, vibrant community by encouraging access to prevention programs, fitness, and access to care for all ages. Enhancement of Youth Development: Foster positive identity, strong values, social competencies, commitment to learning, community service, empowerment, leadership, and resilience for Southbury youth.

Aging and Livable Communities: Develop and promote programs that enable older adults to age in place successfully. May include: connecting older adults with benefits and services; reaching people who are underserved; home maintenance, chore, and home safety programs; and building age-friendly communities. Arts and Culture: Promote access to performing arts and fine arts programs for community enrichment.

Environmental Awareness: Encourage the preservation, protection, and conservation of land, water, and wildlife. Cultural Heritage: Support Southbury’s tangible cultural heritage and town history. Southbury Community Trust Fund grant proposals are accepted once annually.

See Southbury Community Trust Fund grants awarded in 2025 APPLICATION OPENS AUGUST 1, 2025 For more information, please contact: Josh Carey, Director of Grants Management, jcarey@conncf. org | 203. 753.

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