Grant Applications
Grant Applications
Annual CommunityFirst Grant (formerly Standard Grant)
Annual CommunityFirst Grant applications are accepted from January 1st to March 31st each year. Applications will not be accepted after March 31st.
Our priority areas of focus are programs that:
- Support community and economic development such as: job skills training and placement; initiatives to promote independence and self-sufficiency; meeting food, clothing, health and shelter needs; senior services and family support programs
- Increase the availability of affordable housing and programs that support quality of life including: supportive and transitional housing; housing rehabilitation programs and first-time homebuyer initiatives
- Provide educational enrichment for families and children including mentoring programs, summer camp activities and parenting classes
How to Apply for Annual CommunityFirst Grant
For your convenience, First County Bank Foundation is pleased to offer a new online grant process which will allow us to collect all of the information that we need to make a timely decision. Grant applications will only be accepted online.
The first time an applicant applies to First County Bank Foundation for funding using this system, they will be required to create a user name and password. This will provide applicants with the option to save and finish their application at any time. After completing the application and submitting it successfully, applicants will receive a thank you email sent to the email address that they provided.
Click here to access an in progress or submitted application.
In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and notify applicants in the most efficient manner, First County Bank Foundation uses digital communications to notify applicants that their grant application was received, processed and if it was ultimately approved or declined.
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Annual FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers
FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers Application forms are accepted from September 1st to October 31st each year. Applications will not be accepted after October 31st. Eligibility criteria for the program includes:
- Grades K-5 public school teachers working in the towns of Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, Fairfield, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport and neighboring communities in Bridgeport.
- Programs needing support must be creative educational programs related to subjects/curriculum taught and have a broad impact for an entire class/grade.
- Requests for books, magazine subscriptions, school trips and electronics such as computers, tablets or mice are not eligible.
- Examples of program types: Nature-based, astronomy, financial literacy, conservation and environmentally focused
How to Apply for FirstClass Grant Program for Teachers
For your convenience, First County Bank Foundation is pleased to offer a new online grant process which will allow us to collect all of the information that we need to make a timely decision. Grant applications will only be accepted online.
The first time an applicant applies to First County Bank Foundation for funding using this system, they will be required to create a user name and password. This will provide applicants with the option to save and finish their application at any time. After completing the application and submitting it successfully, applicants will receive a thank you email sent to the email address that they provided.
Click here to access an in progress or submitted application.
In an effort to be more environmentally friendly and notify applicants in the most efficient manner, First County Bank Foundation uses digital communications to notify applicants that their grant application was received, processed and if it was ultimately approved or declined.
Learn More about FirstClass Grant Apply Now for FirstClass Grant
