Committee Spotlight
The Rocky Hill Community Fund invites you to learn more about their 2025 grantees. See below for more information.
Grant Opportunities
The Rocky Hill 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 Rocky Hill 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 Rocky Hill Community Fund Committee is seeking new voices!
Applications to volunteer as a committee member are being accepted now!
Requirements to Apply:
- Rocky Hill 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 Rocky Hill Community Fund Committee member.
Grant Awards
Through its 2025 grant cycle, the Rocky Hill Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives proudly supported 7 organizations making a difference in the lives of Rocky Hill residents.
The 2025 grants recommended for funding and awarded includes:
Arts for Learning Connecticut: $5,000 To support the Tell Your Story program at Myrtle H. Stevens School
Generation Power CT: $7,500 To support Utility and Fuel Assistance for Rocky Hill Residents
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England: $5,000 To support JA Mindset for Rocky Hill Youth
Rocky Hill Arts Now: $9,925 To support the Rocky Hill Pride Crosswalk project
Rocky Hill High School Band Backers: $3,685 To support the Color Guard Revitalization project
Rocky Hill United Methodist Church: $3,875 To support the Veterans and First Responder Appreciation Breakfast
Shine Your Light CT, Inc.: $10,000 To support Building Bridges: Rocky Hill Two-Part Series on Inclusivity & Support
Past Grant Recipients
In past years, the Rocky Hill Community Fund at Greater Hartford Gives supported the following organizations:
2024
Friends of the Rocky Hill Library Corporation received $2,000 to support computer programming classes at the library.
Hartford Interval House, Inc. received $5,000 to support domestic violence prevention and intervention services.
Operation Fuel, Inc. received $5,000 to support energy assistance in Rocky Hill.
Rocky Hill High School Band Backers, Inc. received $1,986 to support the purchase of instruments and equipment.
Rocky Hill United Methodist Church received $6,050 to support first responder and veteran appreciation breakfasts.
Shine Your Light CT, Inc. received $5,200 to support a series of workshops for youths and families impacted by autism spectrum disorder and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Town of Rocky Hill – Memorial Day Committee received $1,000 to support veteran recognition efforts during the Town’s Memorial Day parade.
2023
Rocky Hill High School Band Backers, Inc. received a $4,319 grant to purchase 3 baritones for Moser Intermediate School.
Rocky Hill United Methodist Church received a $3,215 grant to support a Veterans and First Responders monthly breakfast.
West Hill Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization received $6,300 to support the cost of a fence to surround their new outdoor classroom.
The Church of Saint Andrew the Apostle received a $8,400 grant to repair two access ramps.
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England, Inc received $2,500 to support programming for 5th grade students at Moser Intermediate School.
2022
Rocky Hill High School Band Backers, Inc. received a $10,000 grant to support buying instruments for the Rocky Hill High School marching band and World Music project.
Hartford Interval House, Inc. received a $5,000 grant to support Empowering Clients from Rocky Hill at Interval House.
Operation Fuel, Inc. received a $5,000 grant to provide emergency energy assistance for Rocky Hill residents.
Special Olympics Connecticut: Greater Middletown Local Program received a $500 grant to support the Special Olympics Connecticut’s Greater Middletown local program.
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