The Southbury Community Trust Fund, grants provide support for a variety of programs that benefit Southbury residents.
Donor Name: Connecticut Community Foundation
State: Connecticut
Town: Southbury
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/16/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000-$15,000
Details:
Priority is given to proposals that demonstrate collaboration and strong partnerships.
Possible Projects

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.



Funding Information
The average amount is between $5,000 and $15,000.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to apply for funding, an organization must:

Be a not-for-profit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a municipal entity seeking a grant for public purposes. Organizations may also have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor, if they do not have their own nonprofit status.
Have a board, representative of the community, of which a majority is neither employees nor relatives of employees.
Possess a Nonprofit Registration to Solicit Funds (or exemption, if appropriate) from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. This registration must be renewed annually.

For more information, visit Connecticut Community Foundation.