Grant Opportunities
The Greater Hartford Gives Vernon 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 Vernon Community Fund invites you to the following:
There are no upcoming events, please check back for future opportunities.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Greater Hartford Gives Vernon Community Fund Committee is seeking new voices!
Applications to volunteer as a committee member are being accepted now!
Requirements to Apply:
- Vernon 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 Vernon Community Fund Committee member.
Grant Awards
In 2024, the Greater Hartford Gives Vernon Community Fund announced the recipients of its latest grants to 8 organizations that do work to benefit the residents of Vernon.
Through its 2024 grant cycle, the Greater Hartford Vernon Community Fund proudly supported 8 organizations making a difference in the lives of Vernon residents.
The 2024 grants recommended for funding and awarded includes:
Cornerstone Foundation received $4,997 for a Community Access Technology Plan to upgrade phone and internet
Family Essentials Network received $3,350 in support of their food pantry
Gentle Love Diaper Pantry received $9,500 for their diaper distribution program
Miracle League of Northern CT received $1,500 in support of their Vernon local program
RHS Marching Band received $2,500 in support of their Fall 2024 Marching Band Program
Special Olympics CT received $2,500 to support their Vernon local program
Vernon Community Network received $4,100 to support Owen Wright Chess Club
Vernon Volunteer Firefighters Association received $4,556 to support the Fire “Ram XD Monitor/Nozzle” Procurement Initiative
Past Grant Recipients
2023
The Cornerstone Foundation received $10,000 to fund a new generator for the community kitchen
Opportunity Works CT received $10,000 for completion of a Sensory Room in Downtown Rockville. Funding will be used to purchase ADA bathroom fixtures, overhead lighting and interactive equipment.
Friends of Rockville Public Library received $2,000 to fund their Museum Pass Program
RHS Project Graduation received $500 to help cover the cost of Project Graduation, which provides a safe event for graduates the night of graduation.
Vernon Community Network received $4,000 to fund their Circle of Moms support program.
Interval House received $2,500 to offer assistance to residents of Vernon experiencing domestic violence under their Victim to Survivor Program
Bridge Family Center received $3,000 to purchase furniture for their Rockville Counseling Center.
Strong Family Farm received $1,500 to purchase volunteer management software and hold software training.
Evergreen Family Theatre received $10,000 to fund their Sprouts Program for Fall 2023.
2021
Hartford Interval House, Inc. received $5,000 to support the Victim to Survivor program.
Junior Achievement of Southwest New England received $2,500 to support the Economic Empowerment for Vernon Students program.
RHS Graduation Project received $500 to support RHS Project Grad
The Bridge Family Center, Inc. received $3,000 to support the purchase of furniture and toys for the Rockville Counselling Center.
UR Community Cares, Inc. received $2,000 to support UR Community Cares in Vernon.
Arts Center East received $3,000 to support programming on the life and work of African American artist Charles Ethan Porter.
Vernon Historical Society, Inc. received $2,500 to support the Community Map to promote awareness of Vernon’s walking trails and historical markers.
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Get to Know Vernon
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For additional information about the Greater Hartford Gives Vernon Community Fund, please contact the committee at Vernon@greaterhartfordgivescf.org
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