Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust
The Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust funds research and science-based projects to improve health and well-being in Southington, Connecticut, through the Main Street Community Foundation.
Funder: Main Street Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (Pre-application contact) | August 2026 (Letter of Inquiry, new funding requests & continued funding requests) | January 2027 (Pre-application contact) | February 2027 (Letter of Inquiry, new funding requests & continued funding requests)
Funding Amounts: Grants typically range from $25,000 to $100,000 per award; semiannual cycles.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects that enhance the health and well-being of Southington, Connecticut residents.
Key Information: Mandatory pre-application contact at least 1 week before LOI deadline.
Description
The Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust, administered by the Main Street Community Foundation, provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations serving the Southington, Connecticut community. The Trust focuses on improving community health, behavioral health, and healthy lifestyle outcomes, with priority areas including aging populations, behavioral health, access to healthy food, environmental sustainability, fitness, health equity, health literacy, and transportation related to health services. Both new and ongoing initiatives are eligible, and funding decisions are made by an advisory committee and finalized by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
