Grants and Scholarships
The Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation
2011 Grants and Mini Grants
On behalf of the Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation, I would like to introduce our 2011 grant cycle. Administered by the Foundation Board of Directors, the 2011 grant program is an opportunity for charities to apply for program service related grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The application deadline for the current grant cycle is May 1, 2011.
Please complete the Grant Application and mail to:
Shaun Sheridan, 2011 Chairman
Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation
One Financial Plaza, 2nd Floor
Hartford, CT 06103
Or email a completed application to ssheridan@whcpa.com
Applications must be received by May 1, 2011. We are unable to accept applications via Fed Ex, UPS or any other mail service that requires a signature.
Scholarships
The GHJC Foundation Board has decided not to offer a 2011 scholarship cycle. We appreciate everyone's interest in the program and hope to offer a scholarship cycle in the future.
Sincerely,
Brian George
Vice President of Scholarships.
Grantmaking Information
Geographical Areas Served
Programs must benefit residents of, but need not be based within, these areas.
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Andover
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Enfield
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Rocky Hill
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Avon
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Farmington
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Simsbury
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Berlin
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Glastonbury
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Somers
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Bloomfield
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Granby
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Southington
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Bolton
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Hartford
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South Windsor
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Bristol
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Hebron
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Suffield
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Burlington
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Manchester
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Tolland
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Canton
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Marlborough
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Vernon
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Cromwell
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Middletown
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West Hartford
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East Granby
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New Britain
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Wethersfield
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East Hartford
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Newington
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Windsor
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East Windsor
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Plainville
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Windsor Locks
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Ellington
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Portland
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Preferences
The Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation gives preference to funding the following types of proposals:
- Programs which promote economic and/or social self-sufficiency;
- Programs with targeted goals and measurable results that can be used to gauge the success of the program;
- Programs which provide opportunities for collaborations with other grant giving organizations to increase the impact of a program;
- Specific direct service activities or specific capital expenditures.
Funding Limitations
Due to tax law limitations and funding constraints, the Foundation is unable to provide funding for the following:
- Individuals;
- Organizations not designated 501(c) tax exempt organizations by the IRS unless they are entities that are federal, state, or municipal agencies supported by taxation;
- Organizations other than Connecticut not-for-profit corporations unless they are entities that are federal, state, or municipal agencies supported by taxation;
- Organizations which remit 30% or more of their annual revenues/contributions to an affiliated national organization;
- Medical Research;
- Capital campaigns in excess of $1 million;
- Private schools, except those programs that directly benefit the people in need as defined in our mission statement;
- Political activities;
- Religious organizations for religious purposes;
- Fundraising events, equipment, or staff;
- Construction/equipment for playscapes;
- Endowment funds;
- Repayment of loans or reimbursement of expenses already incurred;
- Sponsorship of sporting events or conferences;
- Programs which do not specifically help the disadvantaged, elderly, youth, or disabled;
- Computers or related expenses;
- Organizations which have received Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation, Inc. grants three times within ten fiscal years;
- Funding for agencies supported by taxation is limited to enrichment programs and services.
"The Greater Hartford Jaycees Foundation, Inc does not discriminate based upon age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or creed."