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Hartford/Middletown Grants Program: Apply
2009 Programs and Deadlines
*By 5 p.m. (Eastern). The system will not accept applications after the dates specified. General Guidelines The Aetna Foundation has instituted cycles for program categories with deadlines for applications. Please refer to the close dates above and apply as appropriate.
Organizations receiving funding in the current calendar year for a multiyear grant are not eligible. Also, while organizations may apply for more than one program, the Aetna Foundation will approve only one grant per organization in a calendar year, with few exceptions. Therefore, please carefully review other program categories and deadlines before you apply for a grant. Eligibility Nonprofit organizations with evidence of IRS 501(c)(3) designation or de facto tax-exempt status may apply for a grant, with the following exceptions:
Overview and Online Applications Academic and Cultural Enrichment Through its 35th annual Academic and Cultural Enrichment Grants Program, the Aetna Foundation will make grants to nonprofit organizations based in Hartford and Middletown whose primary mission is to provide academic and/or cultural enrichment opportunities for students in these two cities. Priority will be given to summer programs. Grants up to $10,000 will be awarded. We must receive applications by 02/13/09. Sponsorships The Aetna Foundation will award grants to nonprofit organizations to sponsor fund-raising and other events, including walks, dinners, health fairs, or similar events, in/or to support residents of Hartford and Middletown. The Aetna Foundation will give preference to events supporting health-related issues. Please provide all levels of event sponsorship on your grant application. Grants up to $10,000 will be made in three cycles. We must receive applications by 02/27/09, 07/24/09 or 10/30/09. Arts and Culture The Aetna Foundation will award grants to nonprofit organizations based in Hartford and Middletown whose primary mission is to support arts and culture. In addition to providing enjoyment, the arts add immeasurably to a community's quality of life and economic development. Due to the variety of organizations and events, please provide all levels of event sponsorship on your grant application. Grants up to $10,000 will be made in three cycles. We must receive applications by 03/27/09, 08/24/09 or 11/13/09. Health The Aetna Foundation will make grants to nonprofit organizations based in Hartford and Middletown whose primary mission is to enhance the quality of health care or address disabilities and chronic diseases. For example:
We must receive applications by 04/10/09. Supporting Neighborhoods The Aetna Foundation will award grants to nonprofit organizations based in Hartford and Middletown whose primary mission is to improve economic strength and neighborhood revitalization in these two cities. Grants will range from $2,500 to $15,000. We must receive applications by 06/16/09. Holiday Grants Through its 20th annual Holiday Grants Program, the Aetna Foundation will award grants to nonprofit organizations based in Hartford and Middletown whose primary mission is to provide human service programs that focus on serving basic human physical and emotional needs during the holiday season. Grants will range from $500 to $5,000. We must receive applications by 09/01/09. |
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