Faculty & Staff

Giving and Grants

Learn how you can support CT State Manchester students and how you can apply for funding for your special project or initiative.

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Employee Giving

From scholarships, tuition assistance and emergency funding for students, to grants for staff and faculty led projects and program enhancements, MCC Foundation is committed to supporting our local CT State campus. But we can’t do that without your help. Giving to MCC Foundation is easy:

Set it and forget it! Enroll in Payroll Deduction

Download and return this form

Make a recurring or one-time gift now

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Applying for a Grant from MCC Foundation

MCC Foundation is pleased to support programs and special projects at CT State Manchester. Staff and faculty are invited to apply for a grant each fall.

Applications are due by January 31, 2026 for 2026-27 funding.

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Apply for funding of new initiatives or the renewal of previously funded projects.

Priority will be given to those projects aligned with one or more of the following strategic priorities:

  • To improve access and affordability

  • To support student retention and completion

  • To enhance academic programs

  • To support excellence in teaching and learning

  • To improve facilities and technology

  • To promote diversity, equity, and inclusion

  • To enhance campus and community engagement

Application Instructions
Apply for 2026-2027 Funding

The application period for 2026-27 is now OPEN. Applications may be submitted through January 31, 2026.

NOTE: If you received an MCC Foundation grant for 2024-25, your impact report was due by June 30, 2025. Applicants who have not yet submitted their report must do so before applying for new funding. If you need assistance or are unsure about your impact report status, contact Diana Reid at 860-512-2909 or diana.reid@ctstate.edu.

Accessing Funds at MCC Foundation

If you have been awarded a grant and have funds available at MCC Foundation, use this payment request form to request use of the funds. Signatures are required from both the requester and requester’s supervisor.

Payment Request Form