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

April 14, 2026 (application opens) | September 23, 2026 (application deadline)

$1,000–$25,000 per project, one-year duration; only a limited number of awards at the maximum level.

Supports nonprofits and community groups engaging Greater Hartford residents in civic participation and social change initiatives.

--- ## Description This grant opportunity from the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is designed to support nonprofit organizations and community groups (with a fiscal sponsor) working to increase civic participation and drive community-wide social or civic change in the Greater Hartford 29-town region. Projects should foster vibrant, resilient, and inclusive communities by advancing equitable economic and social mobility and dismantling structural racism. The Foundation seeks proposals for activities such as community conversations, volunteerism, informational outreach, and collaborations with civic leaders—especially projects that promote allyship with marginalized communities and measurable community impact. --- ## Due Dates - Application window: April 14, 2026 – September 23, 2026 - Application submission deadline: September 23, 2026 - Applicants will be notified of funding decisions approximately 9 to 13 weeks after submission. --- ## Funding Amount - Grant awards range from $1,000 to $25,000 per project. - Projects must be completed within one year. - Only a limited number of projects will receive the full $25,000 award; submissions at all funding levels are encouraged. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or a community group with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor. - Organizations must have been formed at least one year prior to applying. - Only one application per organization/group at a time (but nonprofits may serve as fiscal agents for multiple projects). - Core support or multi-year grant recipients are not eligible. - Applicants cannot have received a Community Organizing or Resident Engagement grant from the Foundation in the same year. - Groups denied a 2026 Community Organizing grant are ineligible for this opportunity. - Groups denied a 2026 Resident Engagement grant should consult with staff before reapplying. - Contact the Foundation if you have an open grant from 2024 or 2025 Resident Engagement or Community Organizing programs. - Funds cannot be used for permanent staffing, partisan political activity, or activities that favor/oppose specific candidates or parties. --- ## Application Process - **Previous recipients:** Contact Cynthia Wills, Community Impact Officer ([CWills@greaterhartfordgives.org](mailto:CWills@greaterhartfordgives.org)). - **New applicants:** Must schedule an eligibility interview prior to applying. An access code to the application system will be provided after the interview. - For questions about eligibility or proposal criteria, contact Senior Community Impact Associate Tiana Starks ([TStarks@greaterhartfordgives.org](mailto:TStarks@greaterhartfordgives.org)), subject: "Resident Engagement: Outcome Help". - Applications are evaluated based on alignment with Foundation priorities, proposed outcomes, and community impact. Applicants are encouraged to identify measurable outcomes and use existing or meaningful data to demonstrate impact. - Grantees may submit a final written report or participate in a follow-up conversation at the end of the grant period. --- ## Additional Information - Eligible project activities include community conversations, volunteerism, informational campaigns, and partnerships with civic leaders. - Ineligible activities: recreational youth programs, neighborhood/social clubs, senior activities not aimed at civic participation, and business/networking groups. - The Foundation encourages a diversity of proposals and equitable approaches to civic engagement, especially those that advance social or racial justice. - Public charities may engage in nonpartisan mobilization activities, but not in partisan political activity. --- ## External Links - [Greater Hartford Gives Foundation – Civic & Resident Engagement](https://greaterhartfordgives.org/our-priorities/civic-resident-engagement/) - [Grantmaking & Resources for Nonprofits](https://greaterhartfordgives.org/grantmaking-resources-for-nonprofits/) - [Current Grant Opportunities](https://greaterhartfordgives.org/grants/) - [2026 Request for Proposals – Resident Engagement (PDF)](https://greaterhartfordgives.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Request-for-Proposals-Resident-Engagement.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name/Role | Email | Phone | |-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|---------------| | General Inquiries (Community Impact Team) | [inquiries@greaterhartfordgives.org](mailto:inquiries@greaterhartfordgives.org) | 860-339-3514 | | Senior Community Impact Associate (Eligibility/Outcomes) | [TStarks@greaterhartfordgives.org](mailto:TStarks@greaterhartfordgives.org) | | | Community Impact Officer (Returning Applicants) | [CWills@greaterhartfordgives.org](mailto:CWills@greaterhartfordgives.org) | | | Grants Administration (Application System Help) | [GrantsAdministration@greaterhartfordgives.org](mailto:GrantsAdministration@greaterhartfordgives.org) | | | Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (Main) | | 860-548-1888 |

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