Guess what? It’s time to apply for a competitive grant from the Branford Community Foundation (BCF)! What’s that? You’re not familiar with BCF’s competitive grant process? Here’s what you need to know to get started: • BCF loves to help our community! Whether it’s in the form of…
Happy New Year! Do you know what the year 2020 signifies to the Branford Community Foundation? It’s our 40th anniversary! That’s right, BCF has been in service to the Branford community for 40 incredible years. We will spend the year celebrating in a variety of ways, and hope…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) is pleased to announce that the 2020 competitive grant application materials are now available on our website (click here). Applications are due by March 12th, 2020. In 2019, BCF committed $122,000 into the community in grants, scholarships, and leadership initiatives ranging from $500…
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your continued support of the Branford Community Foundation (BCF)! We couldn’t do all we do without your generous donations of time and money. BCF also wishes you and your family a very happy and joyous holiday season. Can you…
As you’re preparing for the upcoming holidays, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on our gratitude for you, the amazing Branford community, for your continued support year after year to the Branford Community Foundation (BCF). We couldn’t do all we do without you! Did you know…
Happy Thanksgiving! We have officially entered “the season to be jolly,” but your mounting to-do list and skyrocketing stress level may tell a different story… If you are secretly feeling more melancholy than merry these days, we have some comforting news: You are not alone! In fact, many…
With the end of 2019 fast approaching, we encourage those donors who are over 70½ years old to think about using the qualified charitable distribution (QCD) provision to donate a portion of their required minimum distributions (RMD) directly to Branford Community Foundation. The biggest benefit to you is…
Please join us on November 13 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the 2nd annual Non Profit Conference and Awards Celebration 2019, a collaboration between Branford Community Foundation, the Guilford Foundation, and the Shoreline Chamber of Commerce. Last year’s conference was a huge success, drawing more than…
The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) was honored by one of Branford’s very own local artists! Martha Link Walsh, whose celebrated art gallery at 188 North Main Street, Route 1, in Branford, is part of the Shoreline Arts Trail, generously donated her original paper cutting [pictured, right] which depicts…
We can’t believe that another summer has passed, and Branford’s recent high school graduates are now or will soon be attending their college, trade school, or vocation of choice! Only a few months back, on June 12, our seniors were up all night for Branford’s Project Graduation, a…