Online Applications due by 3/31/22
STAMFORD, CT – First County Bank Foundation announces that applications for the Annual CommunityFirst grant program are now being accepted.
Eligible nonprofit organizations must submit their application online by the deadline of March 31, 2022.
To be eligible for consideration, organizations must serve the communities of Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport and neighboring communities in Bridgeport, and have nonprofit tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
“During these challenging times, we appreciate the good work of our local community-based organizations and recognize the critical role they play in our community. We understand that needs are great and each year, we welcome the opportunity to accept and review grant applications from our local Fairfield County nonprofits,” stated Robert J. Granata, Chairman and CEO of First County Bank and President of First County Bank Foundation.
“The Bank’s Board of Directors, Corporators and employees take great pride in distributing annual grants to help ensure that local needs are met,” added Granata. To view examples of past grant recipients and to complete an online grant application, visit the Bank’s website at https://firstcountybank.com/community/grant-applications/ .