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Statistics and Trends
Profiles of giving and philanthropy in Connecticut, including "Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights."
Reports
The Council's Annual reports, Capital Campaign reports, Women and Girls Funds report, Community Foundation Survey results and other reports.

Current Member Press Releases

Nearly $100,000 Awarded to 14 Students through Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity
September 8, 2010 (NEW HAVEN, CT) The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s largest grantmaker and charitable endowment, announces the winners of the Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity.
CL&P Again Accepting Applications for Environmental Grants
September 7, 2010 (BERLIN, CT) Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) is again accepting applications for grants to fund environmental initiatives in communities served by the company. The deadline for applications is Friday, October 15.
United Way Day of Caring Sets New Record, 2010 United Way Community Campaign Goal Announced
September 3, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) The 2010 United Way Community Campaign kicked off on Friday, September 3 with a celebration at local United Way headquarters and a record-breaking United Way Day of Caring volunteer effort.
Travelers Executive Andy Bessette to Chair 2010 United Way Community Campaign
September 1, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) United Way is pleased to announce that Andy Bessette, executive vice president and chief administrative officer of The Travelers Companies, Inc., will chair the 2010 United Way Community Campaign.
Despite economy, Connecticut’s grantmaking tops $902.7 million
August 31, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut grantmakers distributed more than $902.7 million in 2008, a 22% increase from 2006, according to 2010 Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights published by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
Aetna And Bobby Flay Kick Off A Healthy Cooking, Healthy Living Revolution With The Aetna Healthy Food Fight
August 31, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) 10-City Cooking Contest to Feature Flay, Other Celebrity Chefs. Aetna (NYSE: AET) today announced the launch of the Aetna Healthy Food Fight, a healthy cooking contest developed with chefs from The Culinary Institute of America (CIA).
SBM Charitable Foundation Announces 2010 Scholarship Awards
August 30, 2010 (MANCHESTER, CT) The SBM Charitable Foundation has announced its 2010-2011 college scholarship winners. One hundred three scholarships to undergraduate and graduate school students were awarded totaling $200,000.
United Way Invites You to be Part of The Action: Days of Caring – September 10 & 11
August 26, 2010 (NEW HAVEN, CT) United Way of Greater New Haven is looking for volunteers to join hands and lend their muscle to improve local nonprofits, schools, towns and parks.
Connecticut Landmarks Awarded
August 25, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) A $100,000 challenge grant for restoration of the historic Amos Bull House has been awarded to Connecticut Landmarks by the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Funds YWCA Time Out for Parents Program
August 25, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) YWCA Hartford Region recently received a transitional operating support grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving in the amount of $95,000.
Three Berkshire Taconic Scholarship Funds Award $40K Grants in NW Corner
August 25, 2010 (SHEFFIELD, MA) Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation announced today the award of three scholarships in the Northwest Corner totaling almost $40,000.
NewAlliance and First Niagara Will Combine to Create a Top-25 U.S. Bank
August 19, 2010 (BUFFALO, NY) More Than $29 Billion in Assets, $18 Billion in Deposits and 340 Branches; transaction combines the banks’ consistent and strong cultures and strategies; NewAlliance’s Connecticut headquarters to serve as First Niagara’s New England Regional Market Center; The transaction does not affect NewAlliance’s existing pledges to community and philanthropic activities, and the current NewAlliance Foundation will continue to operate independently serving local communities.
Innovative Grant Program Aids Area Elderly and Disabled
August 18, 2010 (TORRINGTON, CT) Thanks to a matching grant of $20,000 from The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut, The Chore Service can expect to carry out its mission of helping elderly and disabled citizens live safely and independently.
Artists Can Access Essential Tools In Career Planning, Business Strategies, and Marketing
August 18, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Audio files of keynote speakers and breakout sessions that took place during the professional development workshop for Connecticut artists are available online: LetsGoArts.org/ArtistsWorkshops. The Spring 2010 workshops presented by the Connecticut Commission on Culture & Tourism (CCCT) and the Greater Hartford Arts Council (GHAC) was sponsored by The Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation.
Local Banks Help Foundation to Support Community
August 16, 2010 (TORRINGTON, CT) Support from five local banks is helping to enhance The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut’s reputation as a leader, advisor and catalyst for effective philanthropy within the Northwest Corner.
Grants Available to Area Nonprofits, Letters of Inquiry Due September 10, 2010
August 16, 2010 (WATERBURY, CT) The Connecticut Community Foundation is currently accepting letters of inquiry for its second round of funding in 2010. The Foundation awarded more than $250k in grants and sponsorships in its first round of funding in the spring.
Parkville Families to Benefit from Grants Supporting Agency's Neighborhood Programs
August 16, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Family Life Education has received two grants totaling $410,000 from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, one for Parkville Family Center programs and one to relocate its offices and further explore development of a collaboration of nonprofit agencies to improve services to Parkville neighborhood residents.
Federal Stimulus Funds to Help Hartford Area Families in Need
August 15, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) A federal government stimulus program could potentially award more than $1.7 million in matching funds to 16 Greater Hartford nonprofit agencies thanks to initial grants of more than $400,000 from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Community Foundation Awards Scholarships to Area Students
August 13, 2010 (LITCHFIELD, CT) More than 100 area students received assistance with their higher education costs from The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut.
Community Foundation Announces Second-Cycle Grants
August 13, 2010 (LITCHFIELD, CT) The Community Foundation of Northwest Connecticut has made awards to 13 area nonprofit organizations during its second grant cycle of 2010.
Travelers Gift Supports CCSU in Civil War Education and Commemoration
August 12, 2010 (NEW BRITAIN) A gift of $50,000 to Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) from The Travelers Companies, Inc. will help fund a living history event marking the American Civil War’s sesquicentennial.
“Save Walton Pond” Project Awarded $350,000 Grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
August 12, 2010 (FARMINGTON, CT) Winding Trails has been awarded a $350,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving for its “Save Walton Pond” capital campaign.
Community Foundation Grant Leverages 460 New Summer Jobs for New Britain Youth & Adults
August 11, 2010 (NEW BRITAIN, CT) The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) recently awarded a $10,000 grant to expand existing local subsidized jobs and summer employment programs.
$840,000 Grant from Hartford Foundation Continues Successful Community Schools Initiative
August 11, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) The third installment of a $3 million initiative to help create a model for comprehensive public school reform in Hartford has been awarded by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
GSOFCT Joins Hands with the Aetna Foundation to Help Reduce Obesity and Improve Health
August 10, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Thousands of Connecticut girls this year will learn how to eat right and be fit, thanks to the new program Live Healthy, Lead Healthy offered by Girl Scouts of Connecticut and made possible in part by a $75,000 grant from the Aetna Foundation.
Despite Economy, Connecticut’s Grantmaking Tops $902.7m
August 26, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut grantmakers distributed more than $902.7 million in 2008, a 22% increase from 2006, according to the 2010 Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights published by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
Public-Private Partnership Wins Federal Stimulus Funds to Help Hartford Area Families in Need
August 10, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) A federal government stimulus program could potentially award more than $1.7 million in matching funds to 16 Greater Hartford nonprofit agencies thanks to initial grants of more than $400,000 from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Connecticut Ballet Receives Grant from Hartford Foundation to Expand Greater Hartford Programs
August 9, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut Ballet has been awarded a $225,000 grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving in support of a planned three-year expansion of its Hartford performance season and community outreach programs.
Berkshire Taconic Celebrates Move and Offers Community Conference Rooms and Resource Center
August 6, 2010 (SHEFFIELD, MA) The foundation is making its two comfortable conference rooms available to nonprofit organizations at no cost to use for meetings.
Spanish American Merchants Assoc. Offers Help to Small Businesses
August 5, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Technical assistance and training to promote business expansion, job creation and new entrepreneurship in three Hartford commercial corridors will be funded by a $145,000 grant to the Spanish American Merchants Association from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.
Connecticut Community Foundation Awards More Than $600K in Scholarships
August 4, 2010 (WATERBURY, CT) The Connecticut Community Foundation (CCF) recently awarded more than $600K in scholarships to students from 21 towns in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills for the 2010-2011 school year. The Foundation presented more than 300 awards from scholarship funds established by area donors.
Connecticut Network For Legal Aid Launches Self-Help Website
August 3, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut's legal aid programs are pleased to announce the launch of the Connecticut Network for Legal Aid Web site. The web site is funded by the Connecticut Bar Foundation.
Grants from American Savings Foundation Support Work-based Learning Program ans Student Internship at Junior Republic
August 2, 2010 (WATERBURY, CT) The Connecticut Junior Republic’s Waterbury Program is providing a six-week work-based learning summer program for 30 at-risk and disadvantaged boys and girls, through a grant of $26,550 from the American Savings Foundation.
Research By The Hartford Finds Americans Are Working More, Spending Less, But Continue to Struggle Financially
August 2, 2010 (SIMSBURY, CT) While the U.S. economy is showing signs of recovery, nearly three-quarters of Americans are worried about their jobs and are trying to make ends meet, according to a recent national survey by The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
2010 Travelers Championship Generates $1.1 Million for Charity
August 1, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) The 2010 Travelers Championship will generate a record-breaking amount to charity as a result of an additional commitment by Travelers (NYSE: TRV) to raise the tournament's total 2010 charitable contribution to $1.1 million.
Educational Opportunity Funded by Lincoln Foundation
August 1, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Lincoln Financial Foundation is partnering with local nonprofit organizations to give Hartford school children increased opportunities for success in school and life by underwriting innovative in-school and after-school education programs. Eighteen nonprofits recently received more than $305,000 in education grants from Lincoln Foundation.

Current Members In The News

Connecticut funders’ giving grows - Philanthropy News Journal
September 9, 2010 (HARTORD, CT) Grantmakers in Connecticut distributed over $902.7 million in 2008, up 22 percent from 2006, a new report says.
CL&P awarding $1,000 eco grants - Hartford Business Journal
September 8, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut Light & Power has set an Oct. 15 deadline for grant applications to fund environmental initiatives within its service territory.
Granby student gets SBM Charitable Foundation scholarship - The Granby News
September 6, 2010 (GRANBY, CT) The SBM Charitable Foundation has announced its 2010-11 college scholarship winners. Ryan Mannix of Granby, a University of Connecticut Freshman, earned one of the one hundred three scholarships awarded to undergraduate and graduate students.
Despite economy, Connecticut’s grantmaking tops $902.7 million - StamfordPlus
September 1, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) Connecticut grantmakers distributed more than $902.7 million in 2008, a 22% increase from 2006, according to 2010 Connecticut Grantmaking Highlights published by the Connecticut Council for Philanthropy.
Grants From Connecticut Groups Totaled $903 Million In 2008 - Hartford Courant
September 1, 2010 (HARTFORD, CT) If you were looking for a grant from a Connecticut-based foundation in 2008, you may have hit the jackpot: The state's grantmakers handed out $902.7 million that year, a philanthropic council says.

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