Hartford Foundation For Public Giving invites applications for emergency assistance

The Hartford Foundation For Public Givingaims to put philanthropy into action to create lasting solutions that result in vibrant communities within the Greater Hartford, Connecticut, region.The foundation invites applications for its Emergency Assistance Grants program, a competitive grant opportunity that supports organizations working to increase access to emergency services and immediate provision of basic human needs for residents in Greater Hartford. The foundation welcomes requests of $1,000 to $15,000 for individual projects and up to $20,000 for collaborative projects for items and/or services to be provided during a one-year period. Items and services may include food, personal care items, emergency financial aid, one-time medical device or medical aid assistance, immediate or informal case management services, or other critical basic needs in the community an organization serves.Examples of emergency services and assistance might include one or more of the following: food or food assistance, emergency clothing needs (e.g., shoes, school uniforms, coats), personal care items (e.g., deodorant, diapers, sanitary products), emergency financial assistance (e.g., rent and/or mortgage assistance and utility expense assistance, childcare assistance, bus fare/tokens, gas money), emergency medical aid or immediate expense assistance (e.g., dental, medical, mental health supports, and prescription expenses), aftercare programs for victims of domestic violence, and emergency and/or informal case management services.To be eligible, applicants must be tax-exempt as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Community groups can use an organization with a 501(c)(3) designation as a fiscal sponsor. Both the organization and program in the application should be in existence for at least one year prior to applying.For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the Hartford Foundation For Public Giving