Catalyst Members Decide 2025 Grant at Final Meeting of the Year At their final meeting of the year on Wednesday, November 19, Catalyst members gathered to decide how the 2025 Catalyst Fund pooled resources would be allocated. For those unfamiliar, the Catalyst Fund is a community-led giving circle hosted by the Community Foundation [...]
Kim Stroud Scholarship for Dance Excellence Fund The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is proud to announce the establishment of the Kim Stroud Scholarship for Dance Excellence Fund, created in honor of Kim Stroud’s remarkable career and lasting impact on dance education in Connecticut. To commemorate this milestone, Alexa Melonopoulos Fleury and [...]
The Connecticut League of Conservation Voters Education Fund On October 7, 2025, the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters (CTLCV) established an Agency Endowment Fund with the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB). This permanent fund creates a reliable, long-term source of support for CTLCV’s work protecting Connecticut’s air, water, land, and communities. [...]
CFGNB Opens 2025 Catalyst Fund Grant Application New Britain, CT — The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Catalyst Fund grant. One grant of up to $20,000 will be awarded this November to support a project that addresses the needs of unhoused populations in Berlin, New Britain, [...]
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Partners with CT Data Collaborative to Host Workshops on Data Literacy and Impact for Nonprofits As nonprofit organizations strive to meet growing demands and demonstrate impact in a data-driven world, the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) is proud to partner with the Connecticut Data [...]
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Launches Powerful Leadership Workshop Series to Equip Leaders for Today’s Challenges New Britain, CT – May 12, 2025 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is excited to announce Resilient Leadership in Uncertain Times, a two-part workshop series designed to equip nonprofit leaders with critical tools, [...]
Transforming Automotive Education at New Britain High School The automotive industry is rapidly evolving with advancements in technology, including electric vehicles (EVs), advanced diagnostics, and automation. To ensure students acquire the high-demand skills required for lucrative careers in this field, New Britain High School is embarking on a comprehensive upgrade to its auto mechanics [...]
Community Foundation Relocates Foundation Directory Online to New Britain Public Library New Britain, CT, April 1, 2025 – The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is pleased to announce that its Foundation Directory Online resource has moved from its office to the New Britain Public Library. This transition enhances accessibility, making New Britain [...]
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is pleased to announce an opportunity for local residents to come together and make an impact in their community. Now entering its 23rd year, membership for Catalyst 2025 is open. The Catalyst Giving Circle membership offers a chance for citizens to join others in the community, [...]
The Society of St. Jean Baptiste Scholarship and Charitable Fund The Society St. Jean Baptiste, a cornerstone of New Britain's French community since 1901, has embarked on a new chapter. The club, once a vibrant social hub for French men from Maine and Canada who settled in Connecticut, became a pillar of [...]