Active — 2026 Cycle Two applications open; new cold outreach held pending an authoritative deadline time zone
Atlas Opportunity Score 89/100
Verified September 19, 2026
Farmington Bank Community Foundation
Connecticut — Farmington Bank Community Foundation 2026 Cycle Two Job Training & Education Grants
Farmington Bank Community Foundation's 2026 Cycle Two supports job training and credential attainment that lead to higher wages for low to moderate income residents in its 16 town Central Connecticut region. The application closes October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM; the official announcement does not separately state a time zone. Average grants are about $8,000 and the normal maximum is $20,000.
Required next actionConfirm 501(c)(3) or qualifying fiscal sponsor status, eligible 16-town service geography, low-to-moderate-income participant focus, and a job training or credential program that leads to higher wages. New applicants should contact the Foundation before applying. Use the live online portal as the controlling 2026 application and attachment checklist and submit before October 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Publication is appropriate, but do not begin new cold applicant outreach while the authoritative announcement leaves the deadline time zone unstated.