General Grantmaking Policies

Geographic Boundaries
Grants are made for the benefit of residents of the 29-town Capitol Region of Connecticut. Proposals for statewide programs may be considered when there is a substantial benefit to residents of these communities. The Foundation's funding will be in proportion to the anticipated benefit for residents of the Capitol Region.

Demographic Representation and Affirmative Action
To further its goal of improving the quality of life for all area residents, the Foundation is committed to affirmative action, improved relations among all groups in the Capitol Region, and ensuring that traditionally underrepresented groups help shape the decisions that affect them. The Foundation expects agencies that serve a broad spectrum of the community to have boards and staffs that are representative of the community served. The extent to which an agency's board and staff reflect their community remains an important consideration in reviewing any grant request.

In addition, it is expected that agencies will use affirmative action with respect to all hiring and employment practices. Applicant agencies must confirm that they do not discriminate in their operations on the basis of race, gender, religion, disability, national origin or sexual orientation.