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Dime Foundation

A helping hand for organizations that give our communities a lift

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Mission

In 1998, Dime Bank established The Dime Foundation, enabling us to further our bank's mission of supporting and giving back to the communities we serve. We strive to improve the well-being and quality of life for members of our communities by funding organizations or programs that provide, strengthen, or enhance service to individuals.

About Us

  • The foundation has three grant cycles per year. The grant application can be downloaded here.
  • Grant applications for 2024 are due on March 12, June 18, and October 2.
  • A post-grant report is required within one year of receiving grant funding, and prior to submitting a new grant application. The post-grant report can be downloaded here.
  • For more information, call Dee Sullivan at 860-859-4300, or email [email protected].

Eligibility

Grants are awarded to:

  • Organizations that are recognized as exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501( c )(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and governmental units referred to in Section 170( c )(1) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Organizations that primarily serve the residents of New London County, the towns of Glastonbury, Manchester, and Vernon, CT, and the towns of Westerly, Hopkinton and Richmond, RI.
  • Funding is generally not provided to fund-raising or capital campaigns; organizations that fund other organizations or foundations; political or fraternal organizations; religious institutions; parent-run organizations (such as Parent-Teacher Organizations or Little League)

Priorities

Our funding priorities are focused on projects and organizations that support the following:

  • Affordable housing
  • Basic human services for those considered most at-risk
  • Development/education, job training, or promotion of literacy, especially programs that encourage self-sufficiency
  • Opportunities for collaborative efforts
  • Services to at-risk or under-served children, families or the elderly, with emphasis on low/moderate income levels

Board of Directors and Officers

  • Nicholas Caplanson, President
  • David Stanland, Vice President & Treasurer
  • Dee Sullivan, Secretary
  • Steven L. Bokoff, Director
  • Lee-Ann Gomes, Director
  • Peter Maneri, Director
  • Linda L. Mariani, Esq., Director
  • Paul Maxfield, Director
  • Bonnie Stewart, Director
  • Mark E. Tramontozzi, M.D.,Director

Recent Recipients

Organization Project
Artreach, Inc.  Build sustained recovery and self-sufficiency through creativity.
Arts for Learning Connecticut  Implementation of Higher Order Thinking (HOT) at the RMMS School in New London. 
Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT  Funding to update and enhance lighting outside of the agency's Vauxhall Street facility. 
Chrysalis Center, Inc.  Case management services for formerly homeless individuals and families in Dime's service area.
Connecticut Food Share  Funding to support mobile food pantry operations in Dime's service area.
Hygienic Art  Support for the Summer Enrichment Program.
New London Community Meal Center General operating expenses, which include food purchase and the DINE Meal Truck.
New London Youth Affairs Support for NLYA Teen Links Program.    
Operation Warm  Coat and shoe distribution to children in Dime's service area. 
Salvation Army (New London) Support for the Emergency Assistance Program.
Shoreline Soup Kitchens & Pantries, Inc  Purchase of wholesale food for distribution to residents in NL County.
St. Vincent de Paul Place, Norwich, Inc. The purchase of nutritional items for distribution at the food pantry.
Westerly Area Rest Meals (WARM) Center Funding for all vital programs and services. 
The Housing Collective  Operations support for the Eastern CT Center for Housing Equity and Opportunity (CHEO). 
Southeastern CT Robotics, Inc  Funding will give youth of New London County access to technology in a safe place.
Juliet W. Long School New age-appropriate space and play structure.
Special Olympics Connecticut  2024 Fall Sports Festival/Sailing Regatta.