Foundation / Corporation
SBM Charitable Foundation
09/03/20
Grants to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Connecticut for community programs that benefit the residents of Tolland, Hartford, and Windham Counties. Areas of focus include human services, health, education, the arts, and housing. Priority is given to programs that address basic needs, children, and education enrichment.
The categories of grants funded by the Foundation are as follows:
Requests for program grants are a main focus, however community sponsorships, special community events, and capital projects may be considered.
GrantWatch ID#: 159882
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Pre-application (for organizations that have not received SBMCF funding within the last two years): http://sbmfoundation.org/grant-application/
Please return the completed Grant Application to:
SBM Charitable Foundation, Inc.
935 Main Street, Level C, Suite B101
Manchester, CT 06040
Executive Director and Corporate Secretary
Doreen H. Downham
860-533-0355
ddownham@sbmfoundation.org
Foundation and Scholarship Director
Kelley R. Gunther
860-533-1067
kgunther@sbmfoundation.org
USA: Connecticut: Hartford, Tolland, and Windham Counties
Fundraising opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to host a jazz concert held in honor of their organization or cause. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. In addition to funds raised through concert ticket sales
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Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect natural resources on land and water in locations around the world. Funding is intended to ensure that activities to acquire metals, gemstones, and corals for design use do not have an adverse impact on the area of origin.
Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent filmmakers for feature-length film projects. Funding is intended to support projects at any production phase from development through post-production. Priority will be given to applications from early career and emerg
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations for projects to protect wildlife and natural habitats. Funding is intended for campaigns to save specific species and ecosystems. Eligible activities include public policy work, litigation, advocacy, and d
Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government units for preservation projects. The purpose of this program is to support the restoration and preservation of objects, buildings, structures, and sites of historic significance. Facilities must be open to the
Grants to USA and Canada individuals and families with low-income for financial assistance. Types of assistance include financial support to offset emergency expenses or to cover the cost of regular monthly bills. Funding is intended for workers and households that are
Grant of $9,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist for child psychology research projects. The purpose of the program is for research and demonstration projects that foster an understanding of the relationship between self-identity and scholast
Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, educational institutions, and volunteer fire companies for community benefit projects. Funding is intended to support a wide range of impactful and sustainable initiatives that meet community needs.
Grants to USA, Mexico, and Haiti nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government entities for programs and services that improve the quality of life for underserved children. Focus areas include working families, equitable communities, and thriving children. The Fu
