West Hartford Community Fund Accepting Grant Applications Through Sept. 4

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Local organizations seeking money for projects benefiting West Hartford residents can apply for grants from the West Hartford Community Fund, with more than $45,000 awarded during its most recent grant cycle.

The West Hartford Community Fund at the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is accepting applications for projects intended to strengthen the community's well-being, vibrancy, and resilience.

Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.

The fund's priorities, eligibility requirements, and application instructions are available through the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.

Prospective applicants can also review examples of previously funded projects.

The West Hartford Community Fund Committee consists of volunteer residents who identify community needs, develop grant priorities and review applications.

The committee then makes funding recommendations to the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation.

During its most recent grant cycle, the fund awarded more than $45,000 to eight local organizations.

Individual awards ranged from $2,500 to $10,000 and supported programs aimed at expanding access to services and improving quality of life in West Hartford, according to the foundation.

Prospective applicants can learn more about the process during two virtual information sessions on Tuesday, Aug. 18. Sessions are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Those sessions can be accessed via this Zoom link.

Participation in an information session is not required to apply.

The local fund is part of a broader community grant program established in 2019 across each of the 29 municipalities served by the foundation.

Through the end of 2025, the community funds had supported more than 1,000 grants totaling more than $4 million, according to the foundation.

The initiative began with a $100,000 investment in each community in 2019, followed by additional investments in 2021 and 2025. The money supports both current grantmaking and longer-term endowments.

The West Hartford Community Fund is supported by the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, formerly known as the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

More information about the program and application process is available through Greater Hartford Gives. General questions can be sent to westhartford@greaterhartfordgives.org.