The Memorial Fund’s 2001-2003 Triennial Report is now available
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WCGMF Grants: Grant Programs

The Memorial Fund currently pursues its mission and goals and its Discovery objectives through four grant programs:

1. Discovery Community grants

In 2001, the Memorial Fund invited 50 Connecticut communities to engage in a partnership with the Fund over the next seven years to work on one or more of the four objectives listed on page 32. Invitations to apply were sent to mayors and school superintendents for a community response involving a local collaborative of other early care and education stakeholders and parents in their communities. Applications are by invitation.

2. Discovery statewide and regional grants

These grants support such activities as policy research, advocacy, data analysis, developing systems change strategies, constituency building and creating public information campaigns. Eligible applicants are regional and statewide organizations in strategic alliance with the Memorial Fund. Applications are by invitation.

3. Connecticut Center for School Change grants

The Memorial Fund works in close partnership with the Connecticut Center for School Change and shares two of its four Discovery objectives with the Center: to build strong connections between early care and elementary education, and to improve social, emotional and academic outcomes for young children. The Center accepts applications directly for its grants. For information contact the Center at 151 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106, or visit its web site at www.ctschoolchange.org.

4. Corinne G. Levin Education Fund grants

The Levin Fund was established in 1998 to honor the memory and continue the work of Corinne G. Levin. The Levin Fund aims to enhance access to and the quality of education for all children. Revised application guidelines for these grants will be available by Fall of 2004.