Foundation Mission
To promote initiatives that enhance and enrich education and economic opportunities for children and families in the Chamber service area.
The Foundation is a business community based 501(C)(3) foundation affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut, Inc.
It is the intent of the Foundation to provide such organizations with resources to assist in pilot programs, expansion of programs, research, etc., rather than the day-to-day operations of that organization.
2021 Grant Applications are open!
Every Month is a Holiday
Read Chamber Foundation’s Chairman Louis Ziegler’s letter of appeal.
Gold Sponsor: $5,000
Limit one per month
- Professional “Table of 10” photoshoot with sponsor’s choice of theme
- Highest priority recognition with logo and photo as applicable in the month’s campaign, including but not limited to: Chamber Foundation website, Chamber blog, social media, email marketing
- 60-second video or graphic ad on the Foundation’s website for entire month
- Photo and/or graphic ad with link included in month’s email communication
Silver Sponsor: $2,500
- Recognition in the month’s campaign with logo
- 30-second video or graphic ad on the Foundation’s website for entire month
- Graphic ad included with link included in month’s email communication(s)
Bronze Sponsor: $1,500
- Recognition in the month’s campaign with company name
- 15-second video or graphic ad on the Foundation’s website for entire month
- Recognition in month’s email communication(s)
Scholarship Program
The Chamber Foundation Scholarship Program’s mission is to enhance and enrich education and economic opportunities for the region’s rising workforce by providing financial assistance to promising high school seniors in the Chamber service area.
Annual Events
The Chamber Foundation raises funds each year at two events: the Annual Bowl-a-Thon and Holiday Gala.
Grant Program
Using funds raised throughout the year the Chamber Foundation is able to provide grants to local non-profits throughout eastern CT.
“The kindness and generous support of the Chamber Foundation will help foster the health and well-being of the most vulnerable children and families in our region.”
Executive Director Covenant Shelter of New London
“Thanks to the Chamber Foundation, we are able to find families for children in great need.”
Director Connecticut Adoption & Family Services