Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program

The First County Bank Foundation is now accepting applications for its Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program. This grant is designed to support nonprofit organizations that provide critical services to residents in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Eligible organizations must submit their applications online by March 31, 2025 to be considered for funding. To qualify, applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations that serve one or more of the following communities in Fairfield County, Connecticut: Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport, or Bridgeport. The foundation seeks to support programs that contribute to community and economic development, affordable housing, and educational enrichment for children and families. Each year, the First County Bank Foundation evaluates applications based on the impact of proposed programs and their ability to address the needs of the local community. The bank's leadership, including its Board of Directors, Corporators, and employees, actively participate in the review and selection process to ensure grants support meaningful and sustainable initiatives. The First County Bank Foundation was established in 2001 in celebration of the bank’s 150th anniversary. As a mutual bank with no shareholders, First County Bank considers the foundation’s grants as a way of giving back to the community, reinvesting in local nonprofit efforts that benefit the region's residents. Applicants can learn more about the grant program and submit their applications online by visiting the First County Bank website at https://firstcountybank.com/community/grant-applications/. The foundation encourages eligible organizations to apply and take advantage of this opportunity to receive funding for impactful community programs. For additional information, applicants can contact the First County Bank Foundation via the bank’s official website or social media platforms. Grant recipients will be announced following the review and selection process.