Suffield Greater Together Community Fund

The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund is a local grant initiative administered under the broader Greater Together Community Funds program, which was established in 2019 by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. This initiative spans 29 towns within the Foundation’s service area, including Suffield, Connecticut. The primary goals of the program are to encourage civic engagement, empower local communities to identify and address their unique needs, and strengthen the relationship between the Hartford Foundation and the towns it serves. The Suffield fund, like its counterparts in other towns, is guided by a community committee that leads the grantmaking process and fosters inclusive participation from residents. Each year, the Suffield Greater Together Community Fund conducts a grant cycle, typically launching in the spring. The next anticipated cycle is expected to begin in April 2026. During each grant round, local nonprofits and community-based organizations are invited to submit proposals for initiatives that will directly benefit the Suffield community. The program is structured to support a wide range of activities aligned with the town’s identified priorities, which are shaped through an inclusive and collaborative community needs assessment led by the committee. Applications are submitted through a competitive process. While the exact application requirements for the next round are not yet published, the general process involves identifying a community-serving project, preparing documentation to support its relevance and feasibility, and submitting the proposal during the open application window. Information on the past award cycle indicates that projects may span a broad spectrum, from educational programming and physical infrastructure to emergency services and health-related initiatives. The most recent funding cycle resulted in grants totaling $33,540 awarded to nine distinct community organizations. These included support for public education events, access to therapy and fitness services, emergency energy assistance, youth and senior engagement programs, arts and music education, and equipment upgrades for local sports. This diversity in awardees highlights the fund’s broad eligibility criteria and emphasis on community benefit. The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund is overseen by a volunteer committee comprised of local residents who are committed to maximizing the impact of available funds. The committee also periodically seeks new members to ensure continued community representation. Applications for committee membership are reviewed on a set timeline; for the current cycle, reviews began on September 1, 2025, and closed on October 15, 2025. For individuals or organizations interested in learning more about the application process, eligibility requirements, or committee involvement, inquiries may be directed to the fund via email at [email protected]. Additional updates and official application instructions are typically posted on the Hartford Foundation's official website as the new grant cycle approaches.