And not just us! The New Canaan Community Foundation (NCCF), a non-profit charity organization dedicated to addressing community needs and supporting local nonprofits, just announced the allocation of $712,700 in grants to benefit 92 nonprofit organizations in New Canaan and neighboring communities.
The Foundation celebrated the grant recipients at its awards ceremony on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Grace Farms in New Canaan, CT. We were in attendance along with many other nonprofit partners, community volunteers, as well as the Foundation’s donor-advised fundholders, who choose to partner with the Foundation in their family philanthropy.
NCCF's grants are designed to support high-quality and impactful programs and initiatives that make a positive difference in the community. With the guidance of nearly 100 community volunteers, grant-making decisions are based on the needs and interests of New Canaan and its surrounding communities. This year, the NCCF received an unprecedented 117 applications, totaling $1.5 million in requests, highlighting the tremendous need and the competitive nature of the grant process.
Due to the remarkable generosity of the community, the Foundation will continue to provide impactful funding for a diverse range of programs serving the local community. The grants awarded this year align with five key categories: Human Services; Arts, Culture & Community Resources; Youth & Education; Health (including a dedicated focus on behavioral health); and Seniors & Special Needs.
NCCF, formed in 1977, serves as New Canaan’s local partner for advice, leadership and facilitation of charitable giving. The Foundation’s vision strives for a New Canaan that comes together to address both individual and local challenges, enriching the lives of all community members. NCCF works with individuals and organizations to achieve their philanthropic goals through donor-advised funds and other partnerships. Learn more at www.newcanaancf.org
THANK YOU, NCCF!