Committee Spotlight
The Ellington Community Fund invites you to learn more about their 2025 grantees. See below for more information.
Grant Opportunities
The Ellington Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives is not currently accepting grant proposals. Please check back for future opportunities or refer to the grant opportunities page.
Upcoming Events
The Ellington Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives invites you to the following:
There are no upcoming events, please check back for future opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
The 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
Through its 2025 grant cycle, the Ellington Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives proudly supported 11 organizations making a difference in the lives of Ellington residents.
The 2025 grants recommended for funding and awarded includes:
Ellington Community Theatre, Inc.: $4,000 To support the 2025 production
Ellington Farmers Market, Inc.: $10,000 To support the Helping Build a Healthier Community project
Ellington Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc.: $5,635 To support Pet First Aid & CPR Training: Enhancing Community Preparedness
Ellington Wesleyan Church: $5,175 To support the sidewalk paving project
Everybunny Counts Rabbit Rescue, Inc.: $2,500 To support the low-cost RHDV2 Vaccine Clinc
Friends of Pinney House, Inc.: $7,500 To support preservation of Pinney House
Generation Power CT: $5,000 To support Emergency Energy Assistance for Ellington Residents
Scouting America Troop 96 Ellington CT: $1,976 To support the installation of security and animal deterrent for troop equipment shed and trailer
Shag Bark Hickory Farm, Inc.: $2,500 To support the Veterans/Seniors Equine Therapy Group
The Ellington Historical Society Inc: $4,000 To replace the old knob and tube electrical wiring at the Nellie McKnight Museum
Tolland County Robotics Foundation: $3,000 To support the Ellington FIRST Lego League program
Past Grant Recipients
In past years, the Ellington Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives supported the following organizations:
2021
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.
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Get to Know Ellington
As you learn about your community, here are two resources the Foundation uses to find information about Ellington:
For additional information about the Ellington Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives, please contact the committee at Ellington@greaterhartfordgivescf.org
For media inquiries, please contact Chris Senecal at CSenecal@greaterhartfordgives.org.