Granby Greater Together Community Fund

The Granby Greater Together Community Fund (GTCF) is a $100,000 initiative established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving to support the Town of Granby in Connecticut. The purpose of the fund is to empower the community to take ownership of addressing local needs, promote broad civic engagement, and enhance the Foundation's connection with each town. The GTCF is built upon the belief that residents have a deep understanding of the challenges they face but often lack the necessary resources to develop solutions. The fund encourages projects that foster collaboration, community engagement, and collective problem-solving. Proposals are invited from organizations and individuals who wish to address important issues and opportunities within the town of Granby. All applications must be inclusive, benefiting town residents without discrimination based on race, religion, or any other protected class. The fund emphasizes the importance of connecting community members, providing spaces to meet and discuss concerns, and working together towards shared solutions. Applicants must submit proposals that demonstrate how their projects will meet these objectives and provide tangible benefits to the community. Applications for funding will be accepted from February 1st, 2025, until 11:59 PM on April 1st, 2025. The minimum amount that can be requested is $250, while the maximum allowable request per proposal is $25,000. The application process requires the completion of a written application form, accompanied by a detailed project budget, which must be uploaded as part of the submission. Applicants are encouraged to consult the full Request for Proposals (RFP) for detailed guidance on the application process and eligibility requirements. As part of the application process, the Granby Greater Together Community Fund Committee will host a "Community Mingle" event on Monday, February 24th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Granby Senior Center, Community Room. The event is designed to allow community members and nonprofit organizations to connect, discuss needs, and learn more about the application process. Attendance at the event is not a requirement for applying for the grant. Applicants with questions about the application process or the Greater Together Community Fund may reach out to the Granby Greater Together Community Fund Committee via email at granby@hfpgcommunityfunds.org. For media inquiries, individuals can contact Chris Senecal at csenecal@hfpg.org. The GTCF is part of the Hartford Foundation's broader Greater Together Community Funds initiative, which includes similar funds in 29 towns across the region. The GTCF aims to help address key community issues identified through a Listening Tour conducted by the Hartford Foundation in 2018-2019. Through these funds, the Foundation seeks to engage local residents and organizations in shaping the future of their communities.