Rockville Bank Community Foundation Incorporated
The Rockville Bank Community Foundation, Inc. is a Connecticut community foundation that provides grants to local nonprofit organizations and scholarships to area students within the former Rockville Bank footprint (including Vernon, Tolland, Manchester and surrounding towns). The website publishes grant and scholarship guidelines, an online application link, contact form, and board/staff listings.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A locally focused nonprofit or school within the former Rockville Bank footprint (Vernon, Tolland, Manchester and nearby towns) working on scholarships, food/ fuel assistance, emergency aid, youth programs, community events, or small capital needs.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving towns in the foundation's stated footprint (Vernon, Tolland, Manchester, surrounding towns).
- • Scholarship programs or partnerships with local high schools and Manchester Community College.
- • Food pantry, fuel bank, or emergency assistance programming with demonstrated community reach.
- • Ability to manage grants in the typical $5K–$50K range and accept FBO arrangements.
- • Willingness to use the online application and follow published guidelines and deadlines.
Geography
Observed giving is strongly local: in the latest year 94% of dollars went to Connecticut recipients, and most activity centers on towns in the former Rockville Bank footprint despite four states appearing in the data.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded many distinct independent organizations each year (61 in 2022, 65 in 2023, 45 in 2024), indicating a broad recipient set rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Direct evidence supports entry by unfamiliar applicants: the website publishes grant guidelines and an online application, and the latest year included a high share of new grantees (31 new recipients in 2024 and 56 new recipients in 2023).
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
