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The Northwest Community Bank Foundation was funded and organized on January 1, 2022 by Northwest Community Bank and its Divisions, Collinsville Bank and Litchfield Bancorp, as a separate non-profit entity.  The Foundation extends the Bank’s contributions to non-profit agencies and organizations working to address the needs of the communities the bank serves.

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Working to address the needs of the communities we serve

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Our Mission

The Northwest Community Bank Foundation’s mission is to support non-profit organizations that strengthen and enhance the quality of life in the communities we serve.

How to Apply

Next Application Dates
Applications Available: August 15, 2023
Applications Due: October 1, 2023

Questions: Please contact Lisa Partrick, Community Relations Officer, at Foundation@nwcommunitybank.com or (860) 393-9172.

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Applications Now Available

Applications Due: October 1, 2023
Notification: November 15, 2023

Questions: Please contact Lisa Partrick, Community Relations Officer, at Foundation@nwcommunitybank.com or (860) 393-9172.

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Our Recipients: Providing opportunities to those who impact our community

In our Spring 2023 Grant Cycle, we’re proud to announce our Foundation’s support for 43 incredible non-profit organizations. Our collective contributions total $202,100, and that’s in addition to our corporate giving! A heartfelt thank-you goes out to all the non-profit organizations and the selfless volunteers. Your tireless service to our community does not go unnoticed.

2022 Foundation Gala

Northwest Community Bank Foundation’s “Gratitude Gala” was held in January 2023

The non-profit organizations that received grants in 2022 were invited to a special event – A Gratitude Gala – hosted by the Foundation on January 10, 2023 at the American Mural Project in Winsted.  Approximately 100 people, including representatives from various agencies, bank employees and bank board members attended the event in appreciation of the roles each plays in building up our local communities.

Northwest CT YMCA
Awarded $50,000 Grant

In 2022, Northwest Community Bank Foundation awarded a total of $50,000 to Northwest CT YMCA for its sports field in Torrington. From left to right, Foundation Vice President Paul McLaughlin; Northwest Y Chief Executive Officer Greg Brisco; Foundation Chair of the Board Alan Colavecchio; and Foundation President Stephen Reilly.

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McCall Center for Behavioral Health
Awarded $15,000 Grant

In 2022, Northwest Community Bank Foundation awarded $15,000 to McCall Center for Behavioral Health for website development. From left to right, Foundation Vice President Paul McLaughlin; McCall Foundation Chief Executive Officer Maria Coutant Skinner; Foundation Chair of the Board Alan Colavecchio; and Foundation President Stephen Reilly.

Northwest Community Bank Foundation Grants Awarded in Spring 2023

Non-Profit Organization Amount Purpose
American Mural Project $3,000.00 AMP Education Programs
American Museum of Tort Law $2,500.00 Audio Narration for the Museum Exhibits
Brooker Memorial $3,000.00 Building Equity Through Interpretation
Burlington Volunteer Fire Department $2,500.00 Upgrades needed for CPR Program with latest Standards for American Heart Association
Canaan Child Care Center $2,500.00 Family Scholarship Funds/Healthy Snacks for Kids
Canton Main Street, Inc. $2,500.00 High St. Junction (Train Station) Rehabilitation Project
Civic Family Services aka The Clothes Tree $3,000.00 Consignment Software
Connecticut News Consortium $2,500.00 The Winsted Citizen 
Covenant to Care for Children, Inc. $3,000.00 Basic essential goods for children
CREATE Independence $5,000.00 Summer Life Skills program to develop & improve daily independence & community participation. 
EdAdvance $1,000.00 Business Education Series for Local Childcare Providers
Explorations, Inc. $5,200.00 Board Development for Capacity Building. Increase unique learning opportunities for students. 
Farmington Land Trust Inc. $2,500.00 Renovation of the Post & Beam Barn and Workroom at the Wilcox-Bushley Homestead
FOCUS Center for Autism, Inc. $7,500.00 FOCUS Autism Spectrum Unplugged Panel
Friend to Friend, Inc. $7,000.00 Friend To Friend Food Pantry support 
Friendly Hands Food Bank, Inc. $7,000.00 Replenishing the Shelves for the Hungry 
Girls on the Run Greater Hartford $5,000.00 After-school Girls on the Run Program for girls in 3rd-8th grade
Goshen Fire Company Inc $3,400.00 Acquisition of two electronic life signs (vitals) monitors.
Greenwoods Counseling Referrals Inc.  $5,000.00 EMDR & Trauma-Informed Therapies Training for Greenwoods Network Providers
Healing Meals Community Project $10,000.00 Healthy Meals and Wellness for Low-Income Neighbors
Hill-Stead Museum $3,000.00 Visual and Performing Arts Summer STEAM Academy 
KidsPlay Children's Museum, Inc. $25,000.00 Finishing Funds for KidsPlay’s 57 Main Street Expansion
McCall Behavioral Health Network $4,000.00 Internal Family Systems Therapy Training
McLean $2,500.00 Kitchen fixture replacements
Morris Fire Company $1,000.00 Morris Fire Company hose replacement project
Prime Time House $7,500.00 Next Steps to Independence
Salisbury Housing Committee Inc $5,000.00 Anne Kremer Capital Campaign
Simsbury Historical Society $1,000.00 Project Name:  Repairing The Meeting House 
Simsbury Main Street Partnership Inc. $2,500.00 Program Grant for SMSP
SpiritHorse Therapeutic Riding Center of Canton, Inc. $2,500.00 Therapeutic Summer Riding Program
Stanley-Whitman House $2,500.00 FREE ADMISSIONS
Summit Adaptive Sports Inc. $2,500.00 Summit Adaptive Sports Summer Programming
Talcott Mountain Science Center for Student Involvement, Inc. $10,000.00 Capacity Building: Strategic Planning
The Community Kitchen of Torrington Inc $5,000.00 Freezer and Pantry Spring Restocking
The Kids of Summer Foundation $1,000.00 Immersive Fishing Experience
The Robert C. Geer Memorial Hospital, Incorporated $5,000.00 Go Geer program
Town of Morris $2,000.00 Boat launch Handicap Access
VNA Valley Care, Inc. $20,000.00 Technology Grant
Watertown History Museum $1,000.00 Illuminating Our Past
Westley’s Wish K9 Rescue $2,500.00 Ongoing Vet bills
Winchester Land Trust $5,000.00 Cannavo Spring Watershed Protection Initiative
Winchester Youth Service Bureau branch of the Northwest CT YMCA $3,500.00 Rising Star Camp Scholarships 
Wisdom House Retreat and Conference Center $5,000.00 Sunporch Revitalization Project

Investment Focus Areas will include, but will not be limited to the following:

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Education That Fuels
Future Economic Success

Our education grants help empower people to build personal assets and skills to take charge of their futures.

  • Youth development including early childhood education
  • Financial education
  • Employment skills/workforce development
  • Women’s empowerment

Safe and Affordable Housing

Our affordable housing grants support access to safe, clean and affordable places to live.

  • Community development projects
  • Maintenance and renovation projects
  • Homebuyer programs
  • Foreclosure and eviction prevention programs
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Ethnic family with two children carrying boxes and plant in new home on moving day. High angle view of happy smiling daughters helping mother and father with cardboard boxes in new house. Top view of excited kids having fun walking up stairs running to their rooms while parents holding boxes.

Basic Human Services

Our basic human services grants support organizations that meet the immediate needs of individuals and families while also supporting prevention and long-term solutions for people living in difficult economic circumstances. (Food Pantries are encouraged to request support through Northwest Community Bank’s Corporate Giving programs.)

  • Food and nutrition programs
  • Fuel assistance
  • Domestic violence programs
  • Temporary housing, shelter
  • Basic necessity assistance e.g., clothing
  • Health Services

Community Impact

Our community impact grants support the overall well-being of individuals within the community

  • Disaster relief
  • Environmental
  • The Arts
  • Animal Welfare
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Guidelines and Eligibility:

Eligibility for Grants:

To apply for a grant from the Northwest Community Bank Foundation applicants must be:

  • A registered 501(c) 3 organization that demonstrates significant local Municipalities will be considered.
  • An organization whose mission or services align with Northwest Community Bank’s investment focus
  • An organization within Northwest Community Bank Communities*

*While preference is given to organizations primarily serving the aforementioned cities and towns, the Foundation Board will also consider funding for programs which reach a broader, more regional area, as long as that area incorporates services provided to Northwest Community Bank Communities.

The Foundation does not provide financial support to political organizations or candidates, activities for religious purposes, individual endeavors or organizations which are discriminatory in their practices. Additionally, it will not fund organizations which utilize a fiscal agent.

Geographic Preference:

Avon, Barkhamsted, Berlin, Bethlehem, Bristol, Burlington, Canaan, Canton, Colebrook, Collinsville, Cornwall, East Granby, Falls Village, Farmington, Goshen, Granby, Hartland, Harwinton, Kent, Lakeville, Litchfield, Morris, New Britain, New Hartford, Newington, Norfolk, Plainville, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Simsbury, Southington, Terryville, Thomaston, Torrington, Warren, Washington, Watertown, West Hartford, Winsted and Woodbury.

Grant Programs:

The Foundation will consider the following types of funding requests from organizations that fit our investment focus areas.

  • Program Grants to support the delivery and/or expansion of the direct services core to the mission of local organizations.
  • Capacity Building Grants aimed at strengthening an agency’s ability to make a greater impact, improve effectiveness and efficiency or adapt to address changing community needs. e.g., strategic planning, staff and board development, technology upgrades, and marketing.
  • Capital Grants and Campaigns will be considered by the Foundation but may also be selectively considered by Northwest Community Bank’s Corporate Giving programs.

*Capital projects are typically defined as major building purchases, new construction, expansion, renovation, and/or land acquisition.

Frequency:

Organizations may apply and receive from multiple grant cycles but total annual grants awarded will not exceed $25,000.  Extenuating circumstances may be considered.

Deadlines and Review Process:

Grants will be reviewed on a bi-annual basis by the Foundation’s Board of Directors in an impartial manner based upon an evaluation of each grant request. Some key elements examined in our grant evaluation process include an organizations’ financial sustainability, leadership, impact and collaboration with in the community.

2023 Phase I: Application Available February 15th Due April 1st Notification May 15th
2023 Phase II: Application Available August 15th Due October 1st Notification November 15th

Average Grant Request:

The average grant amount distributed in 2022 was $6,500.

Additional Eligibility Guidelines:

Although there are many worthy endeavors, the Foundation generally does not invest in the causes listed below.  If you fall into one of these categories, we suggest you review Northwest Community Bank Corporate Giving programs to possibly submit your request.

  • Individuals including those seeking scholarships, fellowships, or sponsors for a particular cause
  • Alumni organizations
  • Endowment campaigns
  • Fundraising dinners or events and tickets to fundraising events
  • Individual sports teams including youth sports teams and leagues
  • Advertising and promotional items or merchandise
  • Organizations designed primarily for lobbying, Political Action Committees, candidates, and lobbying
  • Travel, including conferences, seminars, tours and student trips
  • The Foundation does not make grants to organizations for which program services are contingent on participation in religious services or events or adherence to religious doctrine.
  • Other Foundations