The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving has established a Greater Together Community Fund for each of the 29 towns in the Greater Hartford region, which includes Granby. The Hartford Foundation has since provided each Community Fund with $180,000, with $70,000 being maintained in the Funds’ endowments and the remaining $110,000 to support current grantmaking efforts.
A selection committee of Granby residents is seeking individuals to form an advisory committee that will manage a participatory process to identify local needs and allocate community funds. To be eligible you must be a Granby resident, at least 14 years of age, and not be an elected official. Previous experience in community organization or in grant-making is not needed. To date, the selection committee has received a handful of applications and strongly encourages interested residents to apply by the March 31 deadline.
With the support and guidance of the Hartford Foundation, the advisory committee will:
• Design and lead an inclusive process to identify community needs.
• Design and lead an inclusive grant-making process.
• Provide periodic updates to the Hartford Foundation.
• Keep track of funds available for grantmaking.
Residents interested in serving on the inaugural advisory committee can apply online at hfpg.org/granbycf or pick up a paper application at the Granby Public Library, 15 North Granby Road. Applications are due no later than March 31.
The Granby Greater Together Community Fund at the Hartford Foundation selection committee members are: Anne Marie Elder, Helen Frye, Karen Handville, Eric Harrison, Eric Hutchinson and Rose Mouning.