The Edwards Community Endowment Program (ECEP)
The ECEP grant helps Northwest Connecticut nonprofits build or grow permanent endowment funds by providing matching grants to support their long-term financial sustainability.
Funder: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: $1 match for every $4 raised, up to $20,000 maximum match per organization; minimum $16,000 raised required for initial $4,000 match.
Summary: Matching-grants program to help Northwest Connecticut nonprofits establish or grow endowment funds for long-term sustainability.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits in NCCF's 20-town area, at least three years old, are eligible.
Description
The Edwards Community Endowment Program (ECEP) is a matching-grants initiative by the Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation (NCCF) designed to help local nonprofits establish or grow their organizational endowment funds. Through ECEP, selected nonprofits receive a $1 match for every $4 raised, with all funds placed into a permanent, named fund at NCCF for the organization's exclusive long-term benefit. The program aims to strengthen the financial sustainability of eligible nonprofits by encouraging endowment-building strategies, board engagement, and integrated development efforts.
