George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation Grant

The George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation was established in 1960 to support and promote quality educational, cultural, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations in Connecticut. The foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that serve Connecticut residents and have their principal offices within the state. Bank of America, N.A. serves as the co-trustee of the foundation. Grant applications are due annually on April 1. The foundation follows a staggered review process, with applicants being notified of funding decisions via email between May and September. Grants awarded by the foundation are for a one-year duration, and organizations cannot receive funding for more than three consecutive years. Preference is given to proposals for specific programs or projects rather than for deficit financing, annual giving, or capital projects. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, provide qualifications of key leadership, and explain why their organization is best suited to carry out the proposed project. Eligible applicants must meet specific financial reporting requirements. Organizations with more than $1,000,000 in annual gross revenue for any of the past two fiscal years must submit the most recent audited financial report prepared by a CPA. Organizations with less than $1,000,000 in annual gross revenue must submit their most recent Form 990 filed with the IRS if they have not had an audited financial report prepared by a CPA. Additionally, applicants providing programs or services in schools, or arranging for students to attend off-site programs during regular school hours, must submit a letter of support from either the Superintendent of Schools or the Principal of the involved school. Applications are managed through the Connecticut office of the foundation. Applicants can access the application process through an online system, with additional procedural documentation available in PDF and Microsoft Word formats. The failure to meet application requirements, including financial documentation and letters of support, will result in the denial of the application. For inquiries or assistance with the application process, applicants can contact the foundation via email at ct.grantmaking@bofa.com. When reaching out, applicants should include the foundation name in the email subject line.