[Hartford Foundation For Public Giving](https://www.hfpg.org)

October 5, 2025: Full application (including budget worksheet) due | December 30, 2026: Final project report with photos due

Up to $7,500 per project; 2025 fund total is $50,000 for all awards.

Supports community-led projects benefiting Bolton, CT residents and fostering civic engagement.

--- ## Description The Bolton Greater Together Community Fund, managed by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, empowers the Bolton community to identify and address its own needs through locally led projects. The program supports initiatives that benefit a significant number of Bolton residents, foster inclusive civic engagement, and provide ongoing positive impact for the town. Grants are awarded through a local committee that engages residents in setting priorities and reviewing proposals. --- ## Due Dates - October 5, 2025: Full application (including budget worksheet) due - December 30, 2026: Final project report with photos due (required post-award reporting) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant request per project: **$7,500** - Total available for the 2025 cycle: **$50,000** - Typical awards in recent years have ranged from $1,000 to $7,500 per project. --- ## Eligibility - **Who can apply:** - Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status - Community groups partnering with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor or the Town of Bolton - Individuals if partnered with a fiscal sponsor (501(c)(3) or municipality) - Religious organizations for non-religious, community-focused purposes - **Project requirements:** - Must benefit a sizable group of Bolton residents - Should address needs not fundable through regular channels - Must demonstrate a likelihood of success and provide ongoing community benefit --- ## Application Process - Download and complete the [application form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_NCLpbMhxHtykQUVr_YkZvtMbhKYZbx724vDrpsiT0mTH-g/viewform?usp=header) - Submit the completed application, including a budget worksheet, by **October 5, 2025** - If using a fiscal sponsor, provide additional details as required in the application - Submit applications via email to [bolton@hfpgcommunityfunds.org](mailto:bolton@hfpgcommunityfunds.org) - Award notifications will be sent by December 31, 2025 - Grantees must submit a final report with project photos upon completion, no later than December 30, 2026 --- ## Additional Information - Projects should encourage broad and inclusive engagement within Bolton - The grantmaking committee is composed of local residents - For examples of previously funded projects, visit the [program page](https://www.hfpg.org/donors/ways-to-give/community-funds/bolton) - For volunteering opportunities with the committee, see the [volunteer application](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=hI75gmMAyUW94buFmJf25vWqA4x8kQJDpLnN3bl52L5UQ1NGU0VXQUtXSURYWjMwNExWNVRSOTlEWCQlQCN0PWcu) --- ## External Links - [Bolton Greater Together Community Fund Program Page](https://www.hfpg.org/donors/ways-to-give/community-funds/bolton) - [2025 Grant Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_NCLpbMhxHtykQUVr_YkZvtMbhKYZbx724vDrpsiT0mTH-g/viewform?usp=header) - [Reporting Form (post-award)](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ_dthOWozTyTqJriTU-fJAXjEWvqQq2PuSoZYr4zcR4t6gA/viewform) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [bolton@hfpgcommunityfunds.org](mailto:bolton@hfpgcommunityfunds.org) | | Funder Main Phone | 860-548-1888 | | Media Inquiries | [csenecal@hfpg.org](mailto:csenecal@hfpg.org) |

Bolton Greater Together Community Fund - Hartford Foundation For Public Giving

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