[American Savings Foundation](https://www.asfdn.org)

April 10, 2025 (June decision) | October 9, 2025 (December decision)

Up to $5,000 per grant; typically one grant per agency per calendar year.

Supports education, human services, and arts & culture programs with direct community benefit in 64 Connecticut towns.

Only one Community Grant per agency per year; not for general operating support or individuals.

--- ## Description The Community Grants program from the American Savings Foundation provides small grants to nonprofit organizations for projects in education, human services, and arts & culture that directly benefit communities in 64 Connecticut towns. The program is designed for streamlined access, prioritizing local initiatives and direct service delivery. Funding is intended to support specific program expenses, with limited consideration for essential capital equipment as a stand-alone request. The Foundation emphasizes making a meaningful impact on program budgets and encourages organizations to apply for up to three consecutive years, after which a one-year waiting period is required. --- ## Due Dates - April 10, 2025 (for June decision) - October 9, 2025 (for December decision) Applications may be submitted at any time, but are reviewed twice per year according to these deadlines. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: $5,000 per grant - Only one Community Grant may be awarded per agency per calendar year - Funding is primarily for program expenses; essential capital equipment requests are considered only as stand-alone applications and require prior consultation with the Foundation --- ## Eligibility - Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS section 501(c)(3) - Eligible applicants: - Agencies of any size for programs/services in the 64-town service area (outside New Britain and Waterbury) - Small nonprofits serving New Britain or Waterbury (organizations with budgets over $250,000 must use the Program Grant application for projects in these cities) - Ineligible applicants/purposes: - Individuals - General operating support or unrestricted grants - Primary/secondary schools, colleges, or universities - Political advocacy, lobbying, or religious activities (except non-sectarian community benefit) - Annual campaigns, endowments, travel, animal welfare, disease-specific/scientific research, environmental/land trust causes, private foundations, or grant-making organizations - Funding to replace municipal, state, or federal funding, or for municipal organizations - Only one Community Grant per agency per year; agencies awarded a Program Grant in the past 12 months are ineligible --- ## Application Process - Review [Community Grants program details](https://www.asfdn.org/grants/community-grants) - Prepare your application using the online [Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=asfdn) - Applications may be submitted at any time, but will be reviewed in the next cycle after submission - If requesting funding for essential capital equipment, contact the Foundation before applying - After submission, applicants receive a confirmation email - Reporting: A final report is due one year after the grant is awarded or when the project is completed (whichever comes first); new requests are not considered until all required reports are submitted --- ## Additional Information - Organizations may apply for up to three consecutive years; after three consecutive awards, a one-year waiting period applies before reapplying - Requests should represent a meaningful percentage of the specific program budget - Grants are not for general operating support; requests must be for direct service program costs - See [Grants FAQs](https://www.asfdn.org/frequently-asked-questions/grants-faqs) for further details --- ## External Links - [Community Grants Program Overview](https://www.asfdn.org/grants/community-grants) - [Eligibility and What We Fund](https://www.asfdn.org/grants/community-grants#what-we-fund) - [How to Apply](https://www.asfdn.org/grants/community-grants#how-to-apply) - [Grants Portal (Apply Here)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=asfdn) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.asfdn.org/frequently-asked-questions/grants-faqs) - [Contact Us](https://www.asfdn.org/contact-us) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------------|-------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------| | Maria Sanchez | Director of Grantmaking & Community Investment | [msanchez@asfdn.org](mailto:msanchez@asfdn.org) | (860) 827-2556 | | General Inquiries | | [info@asfdn.org](mailto:info@asfdn.org) | (860) 827-2556 | | Foundation Address | 1 Liberty Square, First Floor, New Britain, CT 06051 | | |

Community Grants - American Savings Foundation

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