Non-Profits, Now is the Time to Apply for a USBF Grant

For anyone involved in a 501©(3) organization, or anotherthat focuses on the of residents in western Connecticut, now is the time to seek out funds for your effort.

The Union Savings Bank Foundation is currently accepting applications for their Community Grant.

“It’s something that we do every year,” Public Relations representative, Amy Morris said. “It’s on an annual basis.”

In past years, the USBF has awarded groups that benefit the development and education of young people. Last year alone, the USBF awarded $200,380.00 to thirty-three organizations, according to their 2010 Grants Awarded list.

Organizations like, , and the received grants from USBF last year.

“We typically award reciepients in the fall,” Morris said.

The foundation which began in 1998, according to Morris, has contributed to the efforts of hundreds of western Connecticut organizations. Anyone interested in applying for a grant through the USBF should do so before August 31. The application will be available until then.

To see a list of past winners, see: http://www.unionsavings.com/page.cfm?p=585

Editor’s Note: Below is a press release provided by Union Savings Bank.

Union Savings Bank Foundation Now Accepting 2011 Community Grant Applications

Grants support community health and human service organizations serving residents of western Connecticut

[Danbury, Conn., July 11, 2011]—As part of its continuing commitment to support the evolving needs of the communities it serves, the Union Savings Bank Foundation is once again accepting community grant applications. Applications are being accepted through August 31, 2011.

Established in 1998, the foundation makes annual donations to 501(c)(3) organizations and other non-profit causes that meet the health and human service needs of residents in western Connecticut. Particular focus is placed on funding activities that support youth development and education.

Since the USB Foundation was created, it has awarded 208 grants totaling $1,335,910 to more than 60 not-for-profit organizations.

In 2010, USB awarded $200,380 – a 28 percent increase from 2009 – in local grants to 33 non-profit organizations. Grants supported services and programs that promote individuals’ and families’ health; economic and personal stability; job training and professional development; meals to homeless and needy individuals; mentoring programs for youth and adults; English as a Second Language training, shelter and housing assistance; counseling for abused/battered individuals; and a variety of services to help those with mental and physical disabilities and their families.

“Union Savings Bank is committed to providing programming and services that meet the needs of the community and enhance area residents’ quality of life,” said USB President and CEO Jay Lent. “We encourage all local organizations to learn more about this opportunity, and we urge community members to learn more about previous grant recipients through our website and find out how they can help these important organizations further their missions.”

Complete information on eligibility requirements and application steps are available online at unionsavings.com or by calling Elizabeth Durkin at (203) 730-5005.

About Union Savings Bank

Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, Conn., Union Savings Bank is a $2.5 billion mutual bank dedicated to being the bank of choice in western Connecticut. As a full-service financial institution, Union Savings Bank provides banking, mortgage, investment, trust and insurance products throughout western Connecticut with 29 offices in Bethel, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Canton, Danbury, Kent, Monroe, New Fairfield, Goshen, Litchfield, Marble Dale, New Milford, Newtown, Ridgefield, Roxbury, Sharon, Southbury, Torrington and Washington Depot. The bank provides financial services to individuals, businesses, not-for-profit organizations and government entities through its commercial, residential and consumer lending, corporate services, retail banking and wealth management divisions.

For more information, please visit www.unionsavings.com.