ConnexCares Grant Application

Giving back to the community is an important part of Connex Credit Union’s values. Established in 2022, ConnexCares is a separate entity from the credit union, with its own board of directors, and is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. ConnexCares' mission is to address community needs by promoting financial literacy and well-being, providing financial assistance for education, addressing children’s health, responding to food insecurity needs, and engaging in related volunteer and philanthropic activities.

Thank you for your interest in the ConnexCares Grant Program. Please read carefully the following criteria and Grant application requirements. We welcome your comments and questions concerning your eligibility.

· Organizations requesting a minimum of $5,000 are invited to apply for a donation from ConnexCares Grant Program.

· Grant requests must demonstrate an ability to meet community needs and have measurable goals and support one or more pillars listed on the previous page.

· Organization must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and have been in existence for at least two years.

· Organization must be in compliance with anti-discrimination laws at the Local, State, and Federal level.

· The organization must be located in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex, or Fairfield County.

· The organization may be asked to make a presentation to the Foundation Board to explain in detail the donation request.

· Donations are not renewable but may be applied for in subsequent years.

· Grant requests may be submitted during the submission period listed below. Grants are awarded the following month:

· Submit only one Grant application per organization.

· Preference is given to projects that have a community impact in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex, and/or Fairfield County areas, and meets one of ConnexCare’s pillars.

· We seek projects that are not principally nor typically funded by a government agency.

· ConnexCares does not fund endowment campaigns, individuals or individual projects, individual teams or smaller sports organizations that do not benefit a large segment of the community, where funds would be used for the purpose of building assets or capital, religious organizations, political causes or candidates, or reduction or liquidation of debt.

If you have questions regarding any part of this application, how to complete it, or the requirements for its submission, please contact connexcares@connexcu.org, subject: ConnexCares Grant Application.

Grant Application

Organization's Information
Organization Name*
Organization Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Organization Website
Tax ID#*
Organization Mission Statement*
Describe the Organization's client base, market it serves, and how many people it benefits:*

Grant Request Information
Contact Person*

First NameLast Name
Contact Person Email*
example@example.com
Contact Person Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Contact Person Title*
Amount of Grant Request*
Min. of $5,000
Date Grant is Needed

MonthDayYear
Date
Purpose of Grant*
one sentence
Total Project Budget*
Under Which Pillar(s) of our grant guidelines does your request fall under?*

Financial LiteracyFood InsecurityChildren's HealthOther
Received a ConnexCares Grant Before*

YesNo
Other 501C3 organizations you partner with:*
How much of your agencie's budget derived from Government funding?*
Please provide a one-page description of why grant funds are needed and how they will be used. Include how you will measure the goals. *

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Additional information we should know

I certify that the answers provided are correct to the best of my knowledge. *

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