Suffield Greater Together Community Fund

The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving established the Greater Together Community Funds in 2019, with a goal to foster community-driven engagement and support across 29 towns in its region. The Suffield Greater Together Community Fund is a part of this initiative, aimed specifically at supporting the town of Suffield. The purpose of this fund is to encourage community members to take ownership of local needs, promote broad civic participation, and strengthen the Hartford Foundation’s presence within Suffield. Each town, including Suffield, has a dedicated $100,000 fund. The grant cycle for the Suffield Greater Together Community Fund for 2025 opens on February 15, 2025, and the application deadline is March 28, 2025. Funds will be awarded in May 2025. The fund seeks to support projects that directly benefit Suffield residents, and applicants must be organizations that are classified as 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Organizations that do not hold 501(c)(3) status may still apply, provided they have a fiscal sponsor. Furthermore, organizations that have previously received funding from this program must ensure that all previous grants have been spent and reported on before reapplying. The maximum grant award is $7,500, with a minimum of $250 per grant. A final report will be required from all grantees, documenting how the funds were used. The report must be submitted to the fund’s contact email address. Applicants are required to complete the grant application via an online Google Form, which includes a budget worksheet. A PDF version of the application is available for review before submission. The application can be accessed via the 2025 application link provided on the portal. Applicants are encouraged to contact the fund’s team via email (Suffield@hfpgcommunityfunds.org) for any clarifications regarding eligibility, guidelines, or the application process. The most recent grant awards, totaling $26,710, supported a variety of local projects, including initiatives related to sports, emergency assistance, history, and community development. A committee of local residents and community leaders manages the fund, ensuring that decisions are aligned with the needs of the Suffield community. The grant committee is continually seeking new members and operates under a Conflict of Interest Policy, which is available for review. For media inquiries, Chris Senecal, the Senior Public Policy and Media Relations Officer at the Hartford Foundation, can be contacted, along with committee chairperson Fred Sweitzer. Those interested in the broader goals and future opportunities within the Greater Together Community Funds can find additional information on the Hartford Foundation’s website, including the various other funds created for the region’s other towns.