How to Apply for a Grant

CT Common Grant Application - download the Application

Regular Grants
The Grants Committee has a broader focus than the other funding programs in that it awards fund to Greater Hartford area (see Geographical Areas Served) programs which benefit the elderly, youth, disabled, and the disadvantaged for up to $20,000.  To be eligible for a grant, a non-profit organization must complete a detailed application and clearly indicate its need for specific funding. 

Application deadline is September 15, 2008. 

Grants must be disbursed within a 12 month period.  Organizations who are awarded grants may not apply for another grant for 24 months following the date of membership approval or receipt of last installment of grant, if applicable. (see Grantmaking Information below)

Children's Fund     (not available during 2008)
The Children's Fund Committee awards three to five grants annually with a minimum amount of $50,000, with an annual budget totaling between $200,000 and $400,000.  Funds are awarded to non-profit organizations with programs designed to improve the health, education, and welfare of children aged infant through seventeen in the Greater Hartford Area.  The Children's Fund committee consists of nine standing members and three at-large Jaycees, two of which may not be members of any Boards of Directors or the Travelers Championship Executive Committee.  The application process begins with a one page letter of intent due at the end of December. The letters of intent are reviewed, finalists are given a request for proposal and asked to make a presentation to the Committee.  Decisions are announced in the spring and awards are publicized at the Travelers Championship. (see Grantmaking Information below)

Special Projects
This funding area oversees the direction of unusual or special funding programs that do not fall under any of our other funding area's.  It's focus area is open (see Grantmaking Information below) and has no minimum or maximum awards, amounts vary per grant, based on the program and the Foundation budget in relation to the proceeds from the Tournament.  To be eligible for a grant, a non-profit organization must complete a detailed application and clearly indicate its need for specific funding.  Applications will be received at any time.  Currently Special Projects funds the following events/programs: the Foundation Super Bowl in January (a bowl-a-thon where Foundation selects several recipient organizations and designates funds based on participants points system) and the Long Drive Competition in April.  Special Project oversees other programs like Jaycee Youth Soccer (over 20 years) and Jaycee TD Banknorth Baseball, continuing commitments that reapply annually for funding.  In 2000, we awarded a  Half Million ($500,000) Special Grant to Riverfront Recapture to build the Greater Hartford Jaycee Boathouse.

Grantmaking Information

Geographical Areas Served
Programs must benefit residents of, but need not be based within, these areas.

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."