Building a Strong Community

Partnership in the long-term growth of our community has been our vision for 166 years. Chelsea Groton is committed to giving back to the community through:

• Chelsea Groton Foundation grants, scholarships and the Acts of Kindness program
• Chelsea University Education classes, programs, events and resources
• Bank Sponsorships of programs and events
• Employee Volunteerism
• Teacher Grants
• Coin Counting for a Cause
• Food, clothing and supply drives
• And more.

Apply for Sponsorships 

In 2021, Chelsea Groton Bank and the Foundation gave over $600,000 in numerous grants, gifts, scholarships and sponsorships to support local organizations in the areas of animal welfare, arts and culture, economic development, education, environment, health and human services, housing, and youth recreation and activities. 

Application Procedures:

• All applications must be submitted through our online application. Please submit your application at least 6 weeks prior to the deadline for review. 
• An account is no longer needed to access the application. To start the application, enter your organization’s tax ID number.
• Once you start the application, you will not be able to save and return to it. You must complete the whole application and submit it for it to be completed. Required items needed to complete the application:
  • Tax ID Number
  • 501 © 3 Letter
  • Most recent 990 Form
  • List of Board of Directors
• All submitted materials become the property of Chelsea Groton Bank and will be held in strict confidence.

The Sponsorship Application is available here.

To help you submit a comprehensive package, we’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions. Funds requested should benefit individuals and families in our community; organizations must be a certified 501©3 organization and in good standing.

To apply for a grant from the Chelsea Groton Foundation, visit our Chelsea Groton Foundation page.

Volunteer 

Our team members volunteered 9,975 hours in the community in 2021. We’re happy to help recruit volunteers for upcoming events by sharing your needs with our team. Please email us the details.

Teacher Grants 

Area teachers are encouraged to apply for grants to help support financial education programming in their classroom. Prior to being awarded the grant, applicants will be:

• trained to teach the FDIC Money Smart Program to their class
• administered pre- and post-program testing
• required to teach six age-appropriate Money Smart Program lessons in class
• required to bring students to a bank branch as part of an educational field trip. 

Following the completion of these requirements, teachers will be awarded the grants for use in their classroom. To learn more or receive an application, please email Miria Gray.