Grantmaking & Programs

Supporting the Nonprofit Community
Beginning with its first grant of $982.52 in 1936, the Hartford Foundation has built a solid reputation as a responsive, broad-based grantmaker in the Capitol Region.

Never wavering from its mission - improving the quality of life for Greater Hartford residents - the Foundation has awarded $475 million in grants over the years to a wide range of nonprofit organizations in the area. The Foundation funds agencies and programs that make a lasting difference for the communities and people they serve.

While the Foundation primarily responds to requests from nonprofit organizations, we also launch special initiatives, committing significant dollars and assistance to address especially important community needs. Currently, these initiatives focus on such areas as early childhood services, libraries, and marketing of arts organizations.

In addition to grants for programs and capital projects, the Foundation also helps to nourish and strengthen nonprofit organizations with a wide range of services offered through our Nonprofit Support Program.