Ellington Community Funds Announces Call For Applications

ELLINGTON, CT — The Ellington Greater Together Community Fund Advisory Committee at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is now accepting applications for grants.

The fund supports the community in taking ownership around the needs of the town and encourages broad and inclusive civic engagement. Prior grants included Ellington High School for a compost project, the Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps Inc. for ESL training, and the Ellington Historical Society for renovations and repairs to the Nellie McKnight Museum and property. In total, seven community organizations received $25,000.

Organizations that support the Ellington community are encouraged to apply for a grant (requests from $250 to $15,000). In order to be considered, the organization must be a registered nonprofit with a 501(c)3 designation as a public charity, or must obtain a fiscal agent that is registered as a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

The Advisory Committee helps identify the needs of the community and will be participating in the grant-making process. They will "ensure that the Greater Together Community Funds can have the greatest impact for the benefit of town residents." Applicants must be residents of Ellington. Students are encouraged to apply.

Organizations wanting to apply for a grant can apply online or get an application at the Hall Memorial Library. The deadline for grant applications is Nov. 1.

The Ellington Community Fund Committee co-chairs are Aaron Foster and Sandra Andrews. Please contact ellingtonfunds@gmail.com with any questions. For more information about the Ellington Community Funds, and for links to applications, residents are encouraged to visit www.hfpg.org/ellingtoncf.