In February, the committee of residents leading Granby’s Greater Together Community Fund (GTCF) at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving commenced its mandate to co-lead a participatory grant-making process in the community.
The committee began by hearing neighbors’ perspectives about their hopes, priorities and ideas for Granby’s potential. It welcomed proposals from nonprofit and community groups about how they’d meet needs and generate greater opportunity for the town. Throughout, the committee saw strong support for meeting the needs of vulnerable groups such as senior services and those facing food scarcity, as well as investing in youth services, the arts and engaging with the natural environment.
After a highly competitive selection process that fielded 33 applications totaling nearly a half million dollars in funding requests, the committee awarded almost $104,000 to 12 organizations across sectors representative of Granby’s needs, opportunities and diversity. (See list below.)
The GTCF looks forward to watching these projects unfold and welcomes town residents to reach out to any of these organizations to find ways to contribute or benefit from their efforts. We are deeply grateful for all applicants’ efforts in the selection process and for their commitment—the sheer volume of strong applications is a true testament to this town’s care for all of us.
The committee invites ideas or feedback for the next grantmaking cycle in 2026 or any of our potential engagement in town. Share ideas or expressions of interest to collaborate, including joining our committee, to granbyac@hfpgcommunityfunds.org
To learn more about the GTCF program and see ongoing updates including about the next grant cycle, check hfpg.org/granbycf
Congratulations to the following awardees:
• Gifts of Love: Student Weekend Backpack Program
• Open Cupboard at Granby Congregational Church, UCC: Cargo vehicle to expand volunteer capabilities
• Special Olympics Connecticut: New athletic equipment and uniforms
• Granby Public Schools and United Way: Family financial crisis intervention
• Granby Fine Arts Booster: Lighting system for enhanced productions
• Salmon Brook Historical Society: Signage for self-led Stroll Through History
• Friends of Granby Wildflower Meadow: Educational pocket meadow
• Granby Land Trust: Emery and Hart Family Preserves trail signage and enhancements
• Shannon-Shattuck American Legion Post 182: Kitchen upgrade for community engagement
• Granby Homes for Senior Citizens (Stony Hill Village): Generator for emergency mitigation
• Town of Granby Fire Marshal: Free home fire alarm replacements
• Citizens for a Better Granby: Research advertiser management for volunteer efficiency