2009 Programs and Deadlines

PROGRAM	CLOSE*	NOTIFY
ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL ENRICHMENT	02/13/2009	03/31/2009
SPONSORSHIPS CYCLE 1 CYCLE 2 CYCLE 3	02/27/2009 07/24/2009 10/30/2009	04/10/2009 09/18/2009 12/18/2009
ARTS & CULTURE CYCLE 1 CYCLE 2 CYCLE 3	03/27/2009 08/24/2009 11/13/2009	05/15/2009 10/16/2009 12/15/2009
HEALTH	04/10/2009	06/19/2009
SUPPORTING NEIGHBORHOODS	06/16/2009	08/14/2009
HOLIDAY GRANTS	09/01/2009	10/02/2009

*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.

• While organizations may apply for grants in more than one program, the Aetna Foundation will fund only one grant per organization in a calendar year, with few exceptions.
• Proposals are accepted only through the Aetna Foundation's online system. We encourage early submission to avoid last-minute submission problems. We are unable to grant extensions to stated deadlines for any reason.
• We are unable to respond to inquiries about a proposal's status during the review period.
• If your proposal is declined, we will notify you via e-mail according to the schedule above.
• The Aetna Foundation does not provide individual feedback on applications.
• Proposals will be evaluated based on criteria met and potential for impact.
• The number of grants and total dollars awarded will depend upon the quantity and quality of applications received, availability of resources, and criteria outlined in this text. Grants will not necessarily be awarded at the full amount requested. Submission of an application is not a guarantee of funding.

Funding Restrictions
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:

• Grants or scholarships to individuals
• Religious organizations in support of their sacramental or theological functions
• Advertising
• Political causes and events
• Multiyear requests
• Capital campaigns

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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.

Click on Academic and Cultural Enrichment Grants Application to apply.

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.

Click on Sponsorship Grants Application to apply.

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.

Click on Arts and Culture Grants Application to apply.

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:

• Chronic disease management programs, including depression
• Health prevention, screening and early detection efforts
• Initiatives to increase access to care, including integration of mental health into primary care
• Initiatives to enhance long-term employment capabilities by addressing underlying chronic disease or disability, including mental health
• Programs addressing racial and ethnic disparities

Grants up to $35,000 will be awarded.
We must receive applications by 04/10/09.

Click on Health Grants Application to apply.

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.

Click on Supporting Neighborhoods Grants Application to apply.

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.

Click on Holiday Grants Application to apply.

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