Bloomfield Greater Together Community Fund

The Bloomfield Greater Together Community Fund Grant is an initiative supported by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to empower local residents of Bloomfield, Connecticut. This program is part of a larger effort by the Foundation to build community ownership, foster inclusive civic engagement, and strengthen connections between the Foundation and the towns it serves. The Community Fund program invites local organizations to apply for financial support for projects that will directly benefit Bloomfield residents. The grant offers awards ranging from $500 to $10,000. The intent is to support initiatives that are locally driven and that meet specific community needs. Funding may be used for a wide array of purposes, provided that the project aligns with the core requirement of serving the town’s residents. Organizations must ensure their proposals are inclusive and nonsectarian in nature, as religious or sectarian programs are generally not eligible for funding under this grant. Eligibility is limited to organizations that hold 501(c)(3) status. However, organizations without such status may still apply if they do so through a fiscal sponsor that meets the required nonprofit classification. Private foundations and 509(a)(3) charities are not eligible. The grant program strongly emphasizes the benefit to Bloomfield residents and encourages proposals that demonstrate thoughtful engagement with the town’s diverse needs. The grant application process includes multiple points of support for prospective applicants. Two in-person events are scheduled to assist applicants with questions and guidance. These events include a tabling opportunity at the Bloomfield Food Truck Festival on September 13 and an office hours session at McMahon Wintonbury Library on September 18. Both are designed to provide walk-in support and clarification on the application process. Applications for the fall 2025 cycle are currently being accepted and must be submitted by the final deadline of October 1, 2025. This is the second grant round announced by the Bloomfield Greater Together Community Fund in the same calendar year. Though an exact application open date is not specified, announcements suggest the cycle began in mid-August 2025. The grant is not recurring on a fixed annual schedule, but recent activity indicates a growing cadence of funding rounds within a single year. No pre-application steps are required, and there is no mention of a required matching component. Applicants should prepare a final report upon project completion, as requested by the fund administrators. Questions about the grant or submission process can be directed to bloomfield@hfpgcommunityfunds.org or bloomfieldac@hfpgcommunityfunds.org. While no specific application form details are included in the notice, interested applicants are encouraged to use the online application link provided in the public announcement.

Attend office hours on September 13 and 18 for guidance.