Competitive Grants in Fiscal Year 2011
In fiscal year 2011, the Foundation awarded $2.2 million in competitive grants in our six priority areas.
The following grants were awarded in our six priority area
Arts & Culture
Arts organizations increase the vibrancy and sense of community in our towns and cities. Children who receive instruction in the arts make strides in academic achievement and social development. The Foundation’s goals for Arts & Culture grants include increasing opportunities for urban youth to participate in quality arts education programs, cultivating new and diverse arts audiences, and increasing the sustainability of arts organizations and helping local arts organizations collaborate with each other.
Backcountry Jazz, Greenwich/Bridgeport. . . . . . $10,000
To support the Bridgeport Youth Jazz Camp
Barnum Museum, Bridgeport. . . . . . $40,000
To support the Endangered Building capital project
Bridgeport Arts and Cultural Council.. . . . . . $20,000
To provide general operating support
City Lights Gallery, Bridgeport. . . . . . $10,000
To provide general operating support
Connecticut Beardsley Zoo, Bridgeport. . . . . . $23,300
To support researching and cultivating corporate donations and private foundation grants
Downtown Cabaret Theatre, Bridgeport. . . . . . $15,000
To support researching and cultivating corporate donations and private foundation grants
Greater Bridgeport Symphony, Bridgeport. . . . . . $23,300
To provide general operating support
Housatonic Community College Foundation, Bridgeport. . . . . . $20,000
To support the print curator position at the college’s Museum of Art
Housatonic Valley Cultural Alliance, Danbury. . . . . . $15,000
To provide general operating support for this arts council serving Greater Danbury
Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk. . . . . . $20,000
To provide general operating support
Stamford Symphony Orchestra, Stamford. . . . . . $20,000
To provide general operating support
Westport Arts Center, Westport. . . . . . $9,000
To support its collaboration with the Bridge Academy in Bridgeport
Westport Country Playhouse, Westport. . . . . . $20,000
To provide general operating support
Economic Opportunity
The Foundation’s goals for these grants include helping low-wage women achieve economic security, increasing affordable housing for seniors and low and moderate-wage residents, helping immigrants learn English, providing job skills training, and reforming public transportation
Bridgeport Neighborhood Trust, Bridgeport. . . . . . $5,000
To support efficiencies in financial management
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Danbury. . . . . . $20,000
To provide operating support for the Family Loan Program in Danbury
Connecticut Association of Human Services, Hartford. . . . . . $10,000
To support the Earned Benefits Funding Collaborative. This statewide initiative trains workforce development providers to use a nationally recognized software program (Earn Benefits) that enrolls low-income residents in publicly funded work supports, which helps them make ends meet
FSW, Inc., Bridgeport. . . . . . $30,000
To support its financial education program
Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, Sebastopol, CA. . . . . . $1,000
To support the mission of this national affinity group for grantmakers
Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises, Bridgeport. . . . . . $20,000
To support a new position focused on developing environmentally green jobs
Greater Bridgeport Community Enterprises, Bridgeport. . . . . . $5,000
To support efficiencies in financial management
Greater New England Minority Supplier Development Council, Hamden. . . . . . $500
To support its mission to increase procurement opportunities between corporate members and certified minority-owned businesses.
Housatonic Community College Foundation, Bridgeport. . . . . . $15,000
To support the You Can Do It Program for male students of color at the college
Housing Development Fund, Stamford. . . . . . $20,000
To support its First Time Homebuyer Education Program in Fairfield County
Housing Development Fund, Bridgeport. . . . . . $10,000
To support the Bridgeport office operations
Homes with Hope, Westport. . . . . . $10,000
To support the women’s transitional housing program
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), Hartford. . . . . . $200,000
To provide a leadership grant for the Fairfield County Collaborative Fund for Affordable Housing. The Collaborative Fund provides operating support and technical assistance to nonprofit housing developers building affordable housing in Fairfield County
Norwalk Community College Foundation, Norwalk. . . . . . $15,000
To support the ESL Bridge To Credit ESL Tutoring Program that helps English as a Second Language students in the non-credit division transition to the ESL credit division at Norwalk Community College
Norwalk Senior Center, Norwalk. . . . . . $6,100
To support the Norwalk Senior Housing Assistance Fund, providing interest-free loans to seniors to secure or remain in affordable housing
One Region Funders’ Collaborative, c/o New York Community Trust. . . . . . $25,000
To support the Foundation’s participation in the One Region Funders’ Collaborative, which supports smart growth in the tri-state region
Operation Fuel, Glastonbury. . . . . . $15,000
To support the administration of fuel banks in Fairfield County
Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging, Bridgeport $20,000
To support the Senior Housing Assistance Fund Program in Bridgeport, providing interest-free loans to seniors to secure or remain in affordable housing
Stamford Partnership, Stamford. . . . . . $2,500
To support Reinventing Stamford
Stamford Partnership, Stamford. . . . . . $20,000
To support a new development position
Education and Youth Development
The primary goals for these grants include reducing the achievement gap between low-income and upper-income children, improving the quality and affordability of after-school and youth development programs, and increasing the quality of early childhood and school readiness programs
Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich, Greenwich. . . . . . $10,000
To support its Summer To School Enrichment Program
Boys and Girls Club of Stamford, Stamford. . . . . . $10,000
To support its summer camp program
Bridgeport Partnership for Student Success, c/o FCCF. . . . . . $25,000
To support a new communications campaign and materials
Bridgeport Public Education Fund, Bridgeport. . . . . . $25,000
To support the Motivation for Academic Achievement and College Success (MAACS) Program that helps Bridgeport high school students enroll and succeed in college
Bridgeport Public Education Fund, Bridgeport. . . . . . $3,432
To help five Bridgeport school leaders attend a national Education Trust conference on school improvement
Bridgeport Public Schools, Bridgeport. . . . . . $15,000
To support the annual Cultural Enrichment grants program
Bridgeport YMCA, Central Connecticut Coastal YMCA, Bridgeport. . . . . . $17,620
To support its summer youth program
Bruce Museum, Greenwich. . . . . . $10,000
To support its Neighborhood Collaborative, serving after school programs in Greenwich, Stamford and Norwalk
Community Centers, Inc., Greenwich. . . . . . $15,000
To support its summer youth program
Connecticut After School Network, Branford. . . . . . $10,000
To support technical assistance with Hall Neighborhood House
Connecticut After School Network, Branford. . . . . . $15,000
To continue facilitating the Fairfield County After School Network, originated by the Foundation
Connecticut After School Network, Branford. . . . . . $6,140
To support assessing five summer learning programs for low-income, Fairfield County children
Connecticut Center for School Change, Hartford. . . . . . $10,250
To support the Alumni Support Program of the 2009-10 Urban School Leaders Fellowship
Connecticut Center for School Change, Hartford. . . . . . $10,000
To support the Stamford Public Schools’ New Administrators Institute 2011-2012
Connecticut Community Boating, Bridgeport. . . . . . $8,890
To support its summer program
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, Hartford….$15,000
To support the new Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, a public-private partnership with the State of Connecticut focused on early childhood systems reform
Dispute Settlement Center, Wilton. . . . . . $10,000
To support its conflict resolution and youth mediation programs in public high schools, including Danbury High School
Early Care and Education Training Institute, Danbury. . . . . . $15,000
To support ParentSEE, a parent leadership training program in Danbury
Education Trust, Washington, D.C.. . . . . . $1,600
To support registration fees for Norwalk and Bridgeport Public Schools leaders to attend a national Education Trust conference on reducing the achievement gap
Family and Children’s Agency, Norwalk. . . . . . $25,000
To support its after school program for Norwalk middle school youth
George Washington Carver Center, Norwalk. . . . . . $30,000
To support its after school program for middle and high school students
Kennedy Center, Trumbull. . . . . . $15,000
To support its summer day camp program for children with special needs
McGivney Community Center, Bridgeport. . . . . . $25,000
To support its after school and weekend youth programs
McGivney Community Center, Bridgeport. . . . . . $5,000
To support efficiencies in financial management
Norwalk Children’s Foundation, Norwalk. . . . . . $6,667
To support developing and facilitating a citywide out-of-school-time network in Norwalk
Norwalk Education Foundation, Norwalk. . . . . . $1,600
To support the Teacher Innovation Grants Program that offers Norwalk teachers grants for curriculum innovation projects
Norwalk Education Foundation, Norwalk. . . . . . $4,000
To support the participation of the new Norwalk Public Schools’ Superintendent, Dr. Susan Marks, in the Superintendents’ Network, sponsored by the Connecticut Center for School Change
Norwalk Education Foundation, Norwalk . . . . . . $1,230
To help two Norwalk school leaders attend at national Education Trust conference on school improvement
Original Works, Bridgeport. . . . . . $10,000
To support its youth theater arts program
Ralphola Taylor Community Center, Central Connecticut Coastal YMCA, Bridgeport. . . . . . $10,000
To support its Safe Space Program for youth ages 11-18
Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut, Danbury. . . . . . $20,000
To support summer camp scholarships at the Greenknoll branch
RYASAP Catalyst for Community Change, Bridgeport. . . . . . $15,000
To support youth leadership training and organizing at Harding High School
Stamford Achieves, Stamford. . . . . . $15,000
To support its summer tutoring program at three community centers
Stamford Museum and Nature Center, Stamford. . . . . . $5,000
To support its education programs with Stamford and Norwalk Public Schools
SoundWaters, Stamford. . . . . . $8,260
To support summer camp scholarships
Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Norwalk. . . . . . $15,000
To provide general operating support
Sterling House Community Center, Stratford. . . . . . $10,000
To support its youth development program
Student Conservation Association, Regional. . . . . . $10,000
To support its Fairfield County summer program
Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Teachers, Bridgeport. . . . . . $20,000
To support its Bridgeport program
Yerwood Center, Stamford. . . . . . $20,000
To support an organizational assessment
YMCA of Norwalk, Norwalk. . . . . . $5,000
To support its summer camp program
Environment
One of the joys of living in Fairfield County is its beauty, yet the region’s 900,000 residents disturb ecosystems and encroach on open space. The Foundation awards grants to improve the health of Long Island Sound and its watershed, increase green space in urban settings, and promote smart growth initiatives.
Connecticut Fund for the Environment, New Haven. . . . . . $50,000
To support the Bridgeport Water Resources/Green Infrastructure Project
EarthPlace, Westport. . . . . . $9,800
To support the Harbor Watch/River Watch environmental education program
Land Trust Alliance, Washington, D.C. . . . . . $2,500
To support Fairfield County land trust attendees at the October 2010 National Land Trust
Conference
Regional Plan Association, Bridgeport. . . . . . $23,850
To support the Community Capacity-Building Program of the BGreen 2020 Green Living Initiative
Health & Human Services
The Foundation’s goals for these grants include supporting medical, dental and mental health care for uninsured and underinsured adults and families, and improving the quality of life for residents with disabilities.
Ability Beyond Disability, Bethel. . . . . . $10,000
To support its adult day program
AmeriCares Free Clinics, Inc., Bridgeport. . . . . . $20,000
To provide general operating support for the Bridgeport AmeriCares Free Clinic
ARI, Inc., Stamford. . . . . . $10,000
To support respite care services for client families
Bridgeport Hospital Foundation, Bridgeport. . . . . . $20,000
To provide general operating support for Bridgeport Child FIRST
Child Advocates of Connecticut, Westport. . . . . . $15,000
To provide general operating support, as a challenge grant
Child and Family Guidance Center, Bridgeport. . . . . . $20,000
To support its program for Luis Munoz Marin middle school students
Child Guidance Center of Southern Connecticut, Stamford. . . . . . $25,000
To provide general operating support
Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield, Norwalk. . . . . . $20,000
To support its Child FIRST Program, a collaboration with Family and Children’s Agency and the Norwalk Community Health Center
Child Guidance Center of Mid-Fairfield, Norwalk. . . . . . $20,000
To support the Extended Day Treatment Program for youth, as a challenge grant
Christian Community Action, Norwalk. . . . . . $5,000
To support its strategic planning process
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, Hartford. . . . . . $6,000
To support a donor education collaborative focused on Connecticut’s growing elderly population
Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport, Bridgeport. . . . . . $3,400
To support efficiencies in financial management
Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center, Danbury. . . . . . $15,000
To support the Family Enrichment Service Program, as a challenge grant
Domestic Violence Crisis Center, Norwalk. . . . . . $25,000
To provide general operating support
Easton Senior Center, Easton. . . . . . $5,000
To support the senior recreation program
ElderHouse, Norwalk. . . . . . $15,000
To provide general operating support for its adult day center in Norwalk
ElderHouse, Norwalk. . . . . . $5,000
To support efficiencies in financial management
Exchange Club Parenting Skills Center, Stamford. . . . . . $10,000
To support its Hispanic Crisis Parent Aide program
Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury, Danbury. . . . . . $15,000
To support its community health outreach program
Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury, Danbury. . . . . . $3,500
To support efficiencies in financial management
Interlude, Danbury. . . . . . $4,000
To support efficiencies in financial management
Jewish Home for the Elderly, Fairfield. . . . . . $15,000
To support the Center for Elder Abuse Prevention
Kennedy Center, Trumbull. . . . . . $10,000
To support the Alzheimer’s Day Program for adults
Lawyers for Children America, Stamford/Bridgeport. . . . . . $10,000
To support the Fairfield County program
Liberation Programs, Stamford. . . . . . $20,000
To support its Families In Recovery Program
Neighbor To Neighbor, Greenwich. . . . . . $5,000
To support food pantry operations
Person To Person, Darien/Stamford. . . . . . $30,000
To support its new collaboration with Domus in Stamford
Positive Directions, Westport. . . . . . $20,000
To support its Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment Program
Southwest Community Health Center, Bridgeport. . . . . . $15,000
To support the new dental clinic
STAR, Inc., Norwalk. . . . . . $10,000
To support respite care services for client families
Transportation Association of Greenwich, Greenwich. . . . . . $5,000
To provide general operating support, as a challenge grant
Visiting Nurse and Hospice Care of Southwestern Connecticut, Stamford. . . . . . $15,000
To support the cost of caring for low-income patients at the Rosenthal Residential Hospice, as a challenge grant
Voluntary Services for the Blind of Fairfield County, Stamford. . . . . . $ 6,000
To support volunteer recruitment and retention
YWCA of Greenwich, Greenwich. . . . . . $10,000
To support its Domestic Abuse Services Program
Strengthening Nonprofits
Goals of these grants include increasing the efficiency and sustainability of nonprofits
Connecticut Association of Nonprofits, Hartford. . . . . . $20,000
To deliver skill-building workshops for Fairfield County nonprofits as part of the Foundation’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, Hartford. . . . . . $6,972
To support a collaborative community foundation focused on advocacy and public policy
Connecticut Council for Philanthropy, Hartford. . . . . . $6,937
To support the Council’s mission of promoting and supporting effective philanthropy for the public good in Connecticut
Connecticut News Project, Hartford. . . . . . $1,000
To support www.ctmirror.org, a new website featuring coverage of Connecticut government affairs, a guide to state elected officials, and a library of documents from state agencies and other organizations
Council on Foundations, Washington, D.C.. . . . . . $11,000
To support its mission to provide the opportunity, leadership, and tools needed by philanthropic organizations to expand, enhance, and sustain their ability to advance the common good in the United States
Grantmakers for Effective Organizations, Washington, D.C. . . . . . $575
To support the mission of this national affinity group for grantmakers
Greater Danbury Nonprofit Resource Center, c/o United Way of Western Connecticut, Danbury. . . . . . $5,000
To provide general operating support
Partnership for Strong Communities, Hartford. . . . . . $7,000
To support the Leadership Development Roundtable, providing leadership training to aspiring nonprofit executive directors in Fairfield County
Pro Bono Partnership, White Plains, NY. . . . . . $7,500
To support Pro Bono Partnership’s work with Fairfield County nonprofits
University of Connecticut, Storrs. . . . . . $3,064
To provide scholarships for four Fairfield County nonprofit executives to attend an executive director retreat
Grants from the Foundation's Fund for Women and Girls
The goals of these grants are to help low and moderate-income women supporting dependents achieve economic security. Grants also help girls acquire skills and confidence to create positive change in their lives and become leaders. In addition, the Fund for Women and Girls supports advocacy for wage equality and policy representation.
Cardinal Shehan Center, Bridgeport . . . . $10,000
To help create Girlz Zone, a safe and cheerful place designed by the girls. Girls ages 8-13 meet after school to discuss and address bullying, internet safety, health concerns and other issues in their lives.
Center for Women and Families, Bridgeport/Regional . . . . $5,000
To support Girl Talk for girls ages 13-17 who’ve been victims of (or are exposed to) domestic, dating or sexual violence. They learn survival skills, discover their strengths and gain confidence to move forward.
Domus Foundation, Stamford . . . . $7,800
To support its Girls Circle positive role modeling workshops for middle and high school girls. In weekly sessions, girls address issues such as gangs, drug use, bullying and violent relationships, and learn to build trust and connect to community resources.
Family & Children’s Agency, Norwalk . . . . $20,000
To support Girls Challenge for middle school girls from diverse ethnicities. Girls learn about conflict resolution, healthy friendships, personal boundaries, communication tools, goal setting, stress management, personal safety, assertiveness and public speaking. They also engage in community service.
Girls Inc., Stamford . . . . $10,000
To support Media and Me, and Media Smarts. Girls ages 6-11 attending CTE’s after school program learn about media influences and how to set boundaries for using social media. They build self-esteem and are exposed to wholesome female role models.
Girl Scouts of Connecticut, Regional . . . . $5,000
To support Girlz R.U.L.E. (Respect, Understand, Lead, Empower), an anti-bullying program for girls from second to eighth grade. They build skills to cope with harassment, threats, and cyber-bullying—and learn how to speak up, listen to others, and work in teams.
Norwalk Community College Foundation, Regional . . . . $250,000
To fund Year 3 of the Family Economic Security Program (FESP), an initiative helping low- and moderate-wage Norwalk Community College students supporting dependents achieve economic security. The students receive coaching, mentoring and funding to help them attain college degrees and family-sustaining wages.
Norwalk Community College Foundation, Regional . . . . $25,000
To support the Family Economic Security Program’s career development financial coaching
RYASAP, Bridgeport . . . . $20,000
To support Finding Her Voice for Greater Bridgeport girls from 10 local high schools. Girls of different ethnicities, grades, faiths and income levels come together to identify, discuss and address shared problems. They explore making healthy decisions and setting goals, and learn to initiate positive change in their relationships, schools and communities.
RYASAP, Regional . . . . $11,000
To support Raising the Bar. Up to 30 nonprofit leaders with programs specifically for girls meet four times a year. They learn from each other and outside experts how to improve their programs and serve more girls. Participants also role play many of the activities for their girls programs, giving them a first-hand feel for the challenges today’s girls face.
Wakeman Boys & Girls Club, Bridgeport . . . . $6,800
To implement Girls Nite Out, an upbeat evening of exercise, dance and crafts to strengthen communication and bonds between middle school girls, their mothers or primary female guardians, and the broader community.
YWCA of Greenwich, Greenwich . . . . $20,000
To support Y-Net, a dating violence prevention, leadership and advocacy program led by Greenwich High School students. Students are trained to educate other students on how to identify and prevent dating violence. They also advocate for teen anti-violence legislation.
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