Advancing the equity and well-being of women and girls in Eastern Connecticut

through grants, advocacy and action.  

The Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut is committed to helping women and girls in Eastern Connecticut lead more fulfilling, productive, healthy lives. Thanks to generous gifts and bequests from committed donors, four permanently endowed funds serve the Northeast, Norwich, Southeast and Windham areas of our 42-town region. Collectively, the Women & Girls Funds have an endowment of over $5 million and have awarded more than $3.3 million in grants.

The Community Foundation welcomes applications that seek to:

• Advance family economic security 
• Empower women and girls to make positive decisions 
• Promote healthy relationships and prevent domestic violence 
• Support and protect access to women’s health, mental health and reproductive health services 
• Support public policy, advocacy and leadership to promote equity and women's rights
• Help New London women, ages 62 and older, with limited incomes to remain in their homes

Organizations may submit one application per funding area (if applicable). Funding areas include:

Northeast Area, Norwich Area, Southeast Area, Windham Area

An initial conversation with CFECT is required of all new applicants. 

All applicants are encouraged to discuss their proposal concept with CFECT before starting an application. 

Don't hesitate to contact the CFECT Program staff at grants@cfect.org or 860-442-3572 if you have questions or need guidance with the application. We are here to help!

Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

860.442.3572 | 877.442.3572 | admin@cfect.org | www.cfect.org

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