In 2019, the Hartford Foundation established the Greater Together Community Funds in each of the 29 towns it serves, including Enfield, with an initial investment of $100,000. In 2021, the Foundation awarded an additional $50,000 to each of the community funds. In January, as part of the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving’s Centennial year in 2025 and the Fifth anniversary of the Greater Together Community Fund program, the Foundation unveiled a new $100,000 investment in each of its 29 town-specific Community Funds. This includes $50,000 immediately available for grantmaking and $50,000 allocated to endowment.

Call for GTCF Committee Members

The goal of the ENFIELD GREATER TOGETHER COMMUNITY FUND is to award grants that will support programs addressing the needs of the ENFIELD COMMUNITY. The Enfield Greater Together Community Fund Committee is seeking members who will help us maintain a diverse, inclusive membership reflective of Enfield’s demographics. All Enfield residents who do not hold a Town elected position (including Candidates for elected office, elected officials, and their immediate family members) are eligible to apply including students or young adults ages 14+.

The committee plays a lead role in deciding how Enfield’s Greater Together Community Funds will be used. The meetings are on the second Thursday of each month. This committee will identify community needs and design a grant making process aimed to ensure that the community funds can have the greatest impact for the benefit of town residents. Please consider joining this exciting committee.

To apply, please complete the online application HERE.

Should you have any questions, please email enfield@hfpgcommunityfunds.org.

Enfield Greater Together Community Fund Announces 2025 Grant Awards

In 2025, the Enfield Greater Together Community Fund made grants to the following organizations:

Enfield Food Shelf, Inc. ($5,000) – To provide additional breakfast and protein items for those in need.

Enfield People for People, Inc (Warming Center) ($5,000) - To serve the homeless of the Enfield community by helping anyone in need of warmth, basic essentials, and connections to community resources.

Operation Fuel, Inc. ($5,000) – To provide emergency energy and water assistance.

Enfield KITE (Key Initiatives to Early Education) ($5,000) – To provide free, two-week Kindergarten Camp.

Educational Resources for Children, Inc (ERfC) ($5,000) – To establish an ERfC EDGE Teen program at JFK Middle School.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Enfield ($5,000)- To establish a Service Leadership Program (SLP) at Enfield High School, Support an End Hunger Meal Packing event, ERFC Summer Escape Camp and meals for grandparents raising grandchildren.

A Series of Accessible Events, Incorporated ($2,000) To provide accessible events for children with special needs and their families.

CT Lions Charities ($3,000) To Provide transportation for Enfield participants to the Annual Special ED Christmas Party.

Rotary Club of Enfield Charitable Fund ($5,000) To expand the Common Grounds Rotary Garden to donate harvested items to the Enfield Food Shelf.

Ujima African American Alliance ($3,475) To support the Juneteenth Festival.

Buzz Robotics ($5,000) Support the Enfield Family STEAM Night.

Enfield Little League Baseball ($5,000) To refurbish batting cages and upgrade dugouts

The Enfield Historical Society ($5,000) To establish The Young Historian Initiative for students who want to learn more about Enfield's history.

The Enfield Greater Together Community Fund Committee thanks all of the groups that submitted project funding requests this cycle; we look forward to assisting with many more worthwhile projects in the future that will enhance the lives of our Enfield residents.

Enfield GTCF Committee Members

The role of the Committee is to design and lead an inclusive process to identify the needs in your community, and design a grantmaking process aimed to ensure that the Greater Together Community Funds can have the greatest impact for the benefit of town residents.

The Committee members for the town of Enfield are:

Darren Ketchale, Wendy Osada, Maureen Griffin and Karlene Barry

Click here to read the Committee Conflict of Interest Policy.
For more information about the Committee, please review the FAQ.

For media inquiries, please contact Chris Senecal at csenecal@hfpg.org.