Committee Spotlight
The Bloomfield Community Fund Committee was recognized with Greater Hartford Gives first-ever Committee Excellence Award by Greater Hartford Gives CEO Jay Williams (second from right) at the Foundation’s volunteer summit in February 2026.
Grant Opportunities
The Bloomfield Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives is now accepting grant proposals! Please review our request for proposal below for guidelines and instructions. Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, July 1st.
- Deadline: July 1st, 11:59pm
For questions about this RFP, local priorities or project fit, contact the Bloomfield Community Fund Committee at: Bloomfield@greaterhartfordgivesCF.org
For questions about the grant portal or technical issues with the application, contact: CFGrants@greaterhartfordgives.org.
Upcoming Events
The Bloomfield Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives invites you to the following:
Grant Application Drop-In “Office Hours”
On June 3rd, 2026 from 5-7pm
At the Prosser Public Library, 1 Tunxis Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002
Interested in learning more about the Bloomfield Community Fund, or have a question about your grant application? Join us during this “office hours” opportunity. Drop-in and meet with a few members of the committee to ask questions or receive help with your application.
For More Information: Click Here!
Volunteer Opportunities
The Bloomfield Community Fund committee is seeking new voices!
Applications to volunteer as a committee member are being accepted now!
Requirements to Apply:
- Bloomfield Resident
- Age 14 or Older
- Agree to adhere to Foundation-wide policies and the Community Funds Handbook
Candidates for elected office, elected officials, and their immediate family members may not serve on a committee.
Click here for more information about volunteering.
Please complete the online application to become a Bloomfield Community Fund committee member.
Grant Awards
Through its 2025 grant cycles, the Bloomfield Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives proudly supported 20 organizations making a difference in the lives of Bloomfield residents.
The 2025 grants recommended for funding and awarded includes:
Arts for Learning Connecticut: $1,000 To support Tell Your Story: expressive arts learning at Ana Grace
Bloomfield Farmers Market Company: $7,000 To support the Composting Pilot Program at Bloomfield High School
Brown Girls Counseling: $4,650 To support the Mental Health in the College Transition Workshops
Charmagne Tripp DBA Gripp Productions: $2,000 To support Bloomfield Winter Concert Series
Chicks Ahoy Farm, Inc.: $3,900 To support #coop2kitchen outreach
Connecticut Science Center, Inc.: $5,175 To support Investigate! STEM Career Academy for Carmen Arace Middle School students
Dog Star Rescue, Inc.: $1,000 To support the Full Bowls Pet Pantry
Harriott Community Health Initiative, Inc.: $5,250 To support the Harriott Community Healthcare Academy
HEDCO, Inc.: $5,000 To support the expansion to Bloomfield
Integrated Health Services, Inc.: $3,500 To support Blooming Minds
Invent the Summer, Inc.: $3,300 To support the Bloomfield STEM Workshops
Ironwood Community Partners, Inc.: $1,100 To support transportation for school class and purchase display lighting for the Oliver Filley House
Rehoboth Empowerment Group, Inc.: $1,000 To support the Inspiring Hope Afterschool program
Seniors Job Bank, Inc.: $3,000 To support Next Chapter Success for Bloomfield residents
Town of Bloomfield – Bloomfield Public Art Commission: $2,500 To support the Public Art Commission’s Bloomfield Drum Circle event
Traprock Ridge Land Conservancy: $2,700 To support the Forest Bathing for middle school students
UR Community Cares, Inc.: $2,975 To support the Empowering Bloomfield Seniors with Technology program
Urise Ventures, Inc.: $4,950 To support the Made In Bloomfield Innovation Experience
West Indian Independence Celebrations: $2,000 To support Blooming Bloomfield
Wintonbury Historical Society: $3,000 To support the construction of the Rev. Lemuel Haynes Memorial
Past Grant Recipients
In past years, the Bloomfield Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives supported the following organizations:
2024
Bloomfield Junior Warhawks: $2000 to help fund the Junior Warhawks new 6U football program and expansion of the Cheer program
Imagine College: $10,000 to support Imagine College college preparation program at Bloomfield High School
Interval House: $3000 to help fund Interval House’s “Breaking the Cycle” program that supports Bloomfield residents experiencing domestic violence
Ironwood Community Partners: $900 to fund the “Bloomfield People, Places and Events” program in collaboration with Carmen Arace Middle School and Wintonbury Historical Society
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, Inc: $2000 to support economic empowerment programs for Laurel Literacy Academy students
Wintonbury Historical Society: $8000 to fund roof and ceiling repair of the Old Farm School
2023
First Congregational Church of Bloomfield – “Bloomfield Backpack Program (BPP) Mandatory Repair and Upgrade”- $5,000.00
First Congregational Church of Bloomfield – “Bloomfield Preschool & Childcare STEAMpunk Garden of Curiosities” – $10,000.00
Girl Scouts Troop #10318 – “Silver Award Project: Trees for Bloomfield” – $1,100.00
Ironwood Community Partners – “LaSalette Park: Barn B (Park Center)” – $ 4,000.00
2022
Harris Agriscience and Technology Center – To support the Seeds for Needs project ($10,000)
Ironwood Community Partners, Inc. – To partially support trail repairs at La Salette Park ($2,500)
Old St. Andrew’s Church – To partially support OSA Bike Ministry for All – Community Bike Share Program ($10,000)
Special Olympics Connecticut, Inc – To support the West Hartford/Bloomfield program ($2,500)
2021
Bloomfield Early Learning Center, Inc., $5,000: To partially support the community garden and renovation of the Community Meeting Room
Conservation, Energy, and Environment Committee (Fiscal Agent: Town of Bloomfield), $3,000: To partially support purchase and planting of trees in the Town of Bloomfield
Ironwood Community Partners, Inc., $5,000: To partially support the roof restoration of Barn A at Historic Farmstead in LaSalette Park
McMahon Wintonbury Library (Fiscal Agent: Town of Bloomfield), $5,000: To partially support installation of exterior seating for outdoor WiFi
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For additional information about the Bloomfield Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives, please contact the committee at Bloomfield@greaterhartfordgivescf.org
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