• Branford Community Foundation (BCF) 2026 Sponsorship Applications Now Open!

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    The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to report that the Foundation is once again partnering with Ascend Bank (formerly GSB) in 2026 to provide sponsorship awards to qualifying organizations serving the Branford community. BCF was chosen to lead the program because of their role as a trusted community leader, philanthropic expertise, and strong relationships with community-serving organizations. In 2025, BCF was delighted to distribute $30,000 to support 30 organizations with awards ranging from $250 to $2,500. $30,000 will once again be available for distribution in 2026. 

    BCF will review requests three times over the course of the year, with the first review date on February 15, 2026, followed by two additional review dates: April 15 and July 15. If the event you seek support for is in the first half of the year, be sure to apply in February. If your event is in the fall or winter, you can apply in July. These dates were chosen based on when BCF received the majority of applications and dates of events seeking sponsorship. Please note that, due to increased need, BCF will only accept one sponsorship application per organization this year. Please plan requests accordingly and select only a single application to put forward. 

     

    “We look forward to partnering with Ascend Bank each year to provide sponsorships to organizations in our community that are making a difference,” said BCF Executive Director Liza Janssen Petra. “In 2025, we were able to distribute $30,000 in funding to organizations and events centered around the areas of arts and culture, basic needs, human services, and more, and we are so grateful to be able to provide this resource to our community again in 2026.” 

     

    To learn more and apply for a 2026 sponsorship, please visit: BranfordCommunityFoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant. 


     

    The Branford Community Foundation, founded in 1980, is a public, nonprofit, tax exempt, charitable trust. It provides an administrative, philanthropic service – a means by which public-spirited citizens may make gifts or bequests, the income from which is distributed for educational, cultural, health, social, and civic needs. The Foundation is overseen by the Board of Directors, composed of community leaders who serve without compensation and who have been selected for their knowledge, interest, and integrity of judgment. A part-time Executive Director works with the Board of Directors, and Advisors provide outreach with the community, give guidance to the Board, and help to develop future leadership. 

    For more information on upcoming grants, sponsorships, and community events, or to make a contribution to the Branford Community Foundation, please visit branfordcommunityfoundation.org. 

    Branford Community Foundation (BCF) 2026 Sponsorship Applications Now Open!

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