Ellington Community Fund

The Community Fund for the town of Ellington, CT.

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Grant Opportunities

The Greater Hartford Gives Ellington Community Fund is not currently accepting grant proposals. Please check back for future opportunities or refer to the grant opportunities page. 

Upcoming Events

The Greater Hartford Gives Ellington Community Fund invites you to the following: 

There are no upcoming events, please check back for future opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Greater Hartford Gives Ellington Community Fund Committee is seeking new voices!

Applications to volunteer as a committee member are being accepted now! 

Requirements to Apply: 

  • Ellington 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 an Ellington Community Fund Committee member. 

Grant Awards

In 2021, the Greater Hartford Gives Ellington Community Fund announced the recipients of its latest grants to 7 organizations that do work to benefit the residents of Ellington. 

Through its 2021 grant cycle, the Greater Hartford Ellington Community Fund proudly supported 7 organizations making a difference in the lives of Ellington residents.

The 2021 grants recommended for funding and awarded includes:

Ellington High School (EHS) has received a $1,750 grant to support the High School Compost Project.

Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. has received a $4,125 grant to support English As Second Language Emergency Services Training for ESL students in Ellington and surrounding communities.

Friends of Hall Memorial Library has received a $5,000 grant to support a consultant to examine diverse library service opportunities.

The Ellington Historical Society Inc. has received a $2,500 grant to support renovations and repairs to the Nellie McKnight Museum and property.

The Ellington Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated  has received a $7,500 grant to support training the public how to properly use fire extinguishers.

Town of Ellington has received a $3,125 grant to support the high school’s ‘Safe Grad’ event, an all-night, substance free event for all Ellington graduating seniors.

UR Community Cares, Inc. has received a $1,000 grant to support its Community Deeds Program which offers support for older residents and adults with physical disabilities.

Contribute to the Community Fund that supports projects that are improving the lives of residents in Ellington.

Donate to the Ellington Community Fund

Get to Know Ellington

As you learn about your community, here are two resources the Foundation uses to find information about Ellington:

Advance/CTData Town Profile Search

DataHaven Equity Profile Search

For additional information about the Greater Hartford Gives Ellington Community Fund, please contact the committee at Ellington@greaterhartfordgivescf.org

For media inquiries, please contact Chris Senecal CSenecal@greaterhartfordgives.org