The Branford Community Foundation (BCF) aims to connect people who care with causes that matter to enhance and preserve the quality of life in Branford, Connecticut, for present and future generations. It upholds core values of integrity, inclusiveness, responsiveness, and accountability. BCF achieves its mission by building a charitable endowment, making grants to meet the community's needs, and funding programs that improve Branford's quality of life through the support of committed donors.
The Branford Community Foundation offers Emerging Needs Grants targeted at projects and emergencies that arise outside of their typical annual grant cycle. This program is designed to accommodate the unforeseen needs within the community through a rolling application process. To be eligible for funding, applications must demonstrate that the concept is either innovative or new to the Branford community, necessary for the organization’s operation or the progression of a major initiative (such as unexpected building repairs), or created and needing completion within a specific timeframe. Specifically, it supports projects that arise after March 15, 2024, and require completion before April 30, 2025.