Chelsea Groton Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2015

Chelsea Groton Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2015

Groton, CT – Formed in June 1998 as a Section 501(c) (3) organization and endowed with a $2,000,000 donation from Chelsea Groton Bank, the Foundation has, to date, awarded $1,799,106.40 in grants to hundreds of scientific, educational and charitable organizations located within the bank’s Eastern Connecticut and Southern Rhode Island market area.  Applications are accepted year round and reviewed in the spring and fall.  
“Our goal is to help improve the overall quality of life in the region and one of the ways we do that is by partnering with the non-profit community,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. 

The Chelsea Groton Foundation’s board reviews applications for its Community Grants two times each year. The next application deadline is Friday, April 24. To view a list of all 2014 grant recipients, go to www.chelseagroton.com. For a full list of grantees and information about the Foundation, contact Sue Olszewski, Assistant Treasurer and Assistant to the President, at (860) 448-4105 or zolszewski@chelseagroton.com.

About Chelsea Groton Bank
Based in Groton, Conn., Chelsea Groton Bank is a mutually owned bank with 14 locations throughout New London County. The Bank has nearly $965 million in assets and serves businesses, individuals and families throughout Eastern Connecticut and Southern Rhode Island. To learn more, please visit chelseagroton.com. Member FDIC.