Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust
This grant funds nonprofit projects and research that improve health, behavioral health, and healthy living for Southington, CT residents in priority community health areas.
Funder: Main Street Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 2026 (Next cycle for new funding requests)
Funding Amounts: $25,000–$100,000 per grant; typical range per award cycle
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects that improve health and well-being for Southington, CT residents in key community health priority areas.
Key Information: Pre-application contact with the grants team is required at least 1 week before the deadline.
Description
The Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust provides grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving the Southington, Connecticut community. The Trust aims to enhance the health and well-being of Southington residents through support for new and ongoing programs, capital requests, and initiatives. Funded projects must address at least one of the following priority areas: health and healthcare needs for an aging population, behavioral health, or healthy initiatives and lifestyle (including access to healthy food, environmental sustainability, fitness, health equity, health education, and transportation to health services). All funding decisions are made by the Trust’s Advisory Committee and require final approval by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
