Hartford Foundation for public Giving invites applications for Norma and Natale
Sestero Fund

Released: August 31, 2024
Deadline: October 1, 2024 

Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded in support of organizations that benefit people and
institutions from the Town of Glastonbury, Connecticut.
The Hartford Community Foundation for the Capitol Region of Connecticut—This is considered
a community foundation since they are committed to bringing together resources, both human
and financial, to improve the lives of all residents. Our work is only possible through the
dedication of our partners: donors, nonprofit agencies, professional advisors and community
and business leaders.
The Hartford Community Foundation’s Commitment is to achieve their mission and create a
truly vibrant region by taking significant steps to dismantle structural racism and advance equity
in social and economic mobility in Greater Hartford's Black and Latine communities. 
OUTCOME AREAS: The Foundation is working through partnerships to remove persistent
disparities in the region where they are most pronounced. Using research, evaluation and
feedback from partners, five outcome areas for our work have been identified. Each of these
outcome areas focuses on the people and places facing the greatest disparities.
INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY: The Foundation partners with nonprofits to build a stronger
and more equitable Greater Hartford. This grantmaking addresses systemic issues and
responds to evolving needs in the community.
ADDRESSING THE DISPARITIES IN The REGION IS URGENT WORK: Both leadership and
partnership are necessary to meet the region’s most pressing challenges. The Foundation is
committed and ready for the task. 
HOW TO APPLY FOR A GRANT: The application process begins with an inquiry and a
conversation. The dedicated Community Impact team will work with your organization to
determine whether your proposed program aligns with their grantmaking strategy, and guide you
through the application process. 

To learn how to apply please visit: https://www.hfpg.org/nonprofits/how-to-apply
APPLICATION PROCESS: After you submit an inquiry, our Community Impact team will help
guide you through the rest of the application process.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR GRANTMAKING, CONTACT:
Elysa Gordon, Vice President, Community Impact egordon@hfpg.org

MAILING ADDRESS: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
10 Columbus Boulevard, 8th Floor
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: 1-860-548-1888
Fax: 860-249-3561
Email: hfpg@hfpg.org