Chelsea Groton Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications for Spring 2016

Groton, CT – The Chelsea Groton Foundation is currently accepting applications for grants that will be distributed to local and regional charitable organizations this spring. Formed in June 1998, the Foundation has, to date, awarded over $2 million in grants to hundreds of organizations located within the Bank’s market area. The Foundation accepts grant applications two times per year. 

The spring application deadline is Friday, April 15, 2016. Organizations interested in applying should visit chelseagroton.com to access the NEW fillable application and information on specific requirement changes. 

“One of our goals as a mutual bank is to help create a strong quality of life in the region,” said Michael Rauh, President and CEO of Chelsea Groton Bank. “Through the Chelsea Groton Foundation, we look forward to awarding community organizations with funds that will impact our region in the areas of health, human and social services; education; economic development; arts and culture; and more.” 

Each year, Chelsea Groton Bank and the Chelsea Groton Foundation support more than 200 local organizations through monetary gifts, grants, sponsorships, scholarships and employee volunteerism. A full list of grant recipients can be found at chelseagroton.com.

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About the Chelsea Groton Foundation
Formed in June 1998 as a Section 501(c) (3) organization and endowed with a $2 million donation from Chelsea Groton Bank, the Foundation has, to date, awarded over $2 million in grants to hundreds of scientific, educational and charitable organizations located within the Bank’s market area. To learn more, visit: https://chelseagroton.com/OurstrongCommunitystrong/ChelseaGrotonFoundation.aspx

About Chelsea Groton Bank
Based in Groton, CT, Chelsea Groton Bank is a mutually owned bank with 14 locations throughout New London County and a Loan Production Office in Hartford County. The Bank has over $991 million in assets and serves businesses, individuals and families throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. To learn more, please visit chelseagroton.com. Member FDIC.