NBC & Telemundo Connecticut and Comcast NBCUniversal Award more than $227K in Unrestricted Funds to 7 Local Nonprofits
‘2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants’ Support Youth Education & Empowerment, Next Generation Storytellers and Community Engagement
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – Sep. 9, 2025 – NBC & Telemundo Connecticut and Comcast NBCUniversal announced $227,272 has been awarded to seven local nonprofit organizations through the 2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants. Since 2018, NBC & Telemundo Connecticut have now provided more than $1.7 million to 50 nonprofits through the annual grant program.
For the eighth year, the competitive grant challenge is awarding unrestricted funding to eligible nonprofits making a difference in Connecticut. Applications were accepted in three categories: youth education and empowerment, next generation storytellers, and community engagement. The 2025 application window for 501(c)(3) nonprofits was March 11 through April 11.
“At NBC and Telemundo Connecticut, our mission is to uplift the voices and stories that reflect the heart of our communities. It’s an honor to support local nonprofits through these grants, recognizing the incredible work they do to strengthen the fabric of our communities.” — said Hank Guerrero, President and General Manager of NBC and Telemundo Connecticut.
The 2025 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants are providing $2.5 million in funds to nonprofits serving one of NBC- and Telemundo-owned stations’ 11 U.S. markets, which are New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Boston, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Miami, San Diego and Hartford, Conn. Founded in 2018, NBCUniversal’s grant program has now provided $21 million to 615 nonprofits.
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants recipients in the Connecticut area are:
2-4-1 CARE – $51,000
2-4-1 CARE delivers youth development through sport, promoting physical literacy and emotional growth in their local communities. Their programs are embedded in schools and tailored to support social-emotional learning.
Afro Caribbean Cultural Center - $51,000
The Afro Caribbean Cultural Center empowers all youth through creative expression, civic engagement, and leadership development. The center uses theater, storytelling, and visual arts to foster critical thinking, public speaking, and community engagement.
Community Soup Kitchen of New Haven - $30,000
CSK provides free meals to anyone in need while fostering community through partnerships and volunteer support. They focus on expanding access to nutritious meals across local neighborhoods.
Guilford Interfaith Ministries DBA Guilford Interfaith Volunteers - $10,272
GIV helps homebound and elderly Guilford residents remain independent by providing meals, companionship, and medical equipment. They rely on volunteers to run four key support programs.
HomeFront - $20,000
HomeFront mobilizes volunteers to repair homes for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities across Connecticut. They foster community engagement through hands-on support and direct service to families in need.
STEAM Train - $30,000
STEAM Train moves their community toward STEM opportunities through education, mentoring, and workforce development. Their programs include IT training, engineering camps, and wraparound services.
Summit Adaptive Sports - $35,000
Summit Adaptive Sports provides inclusive, adaptive outdoor sports programs for people of all abilities to promote wellness and community integration. Their events and outreach foster empathy and empowerment.
For more information on the NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants, visit localimpactgrants.com and the Spanish-language becasdeimpactolocal.com, and follow on social @NBCUFoundation and #LocalImpactGrants.
About NBC Connecticut
Owned by NBCUniversal, NBC Connecticut / WVIT serves its audience with local news and weather information across multiple platforms, including more than 40 hours of newscasts each week on WVIT and online at NBCConnecticut.com. The station is Connecticut's leader with Facebook and Instagram followers and provides mobile users on-the-go breaking news updates and weather information through a customized application. NBC Connecticut's commitment to excellence in journalism has been recognized with numerous Emmy Awards, the prestigious Peabody Award and Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia University Award.
About Telemundo Connecticut
Telemundo Connecticut / WRDM is Telemundo’s local owned television serving Spanish-language viewers in Hartford, New Haven and Springfield, Connecticut. The station delivers its audiences 10 hours of local news as well as Telemundo network’s world-class programming across all platforms. Telemundo Connecticut features Noticiero Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra, the only local Spanish-language weekday newscast that delivers live, local news, real-time weather forecasts, as well as consumer reports and sports information. WRDM is co-located with NBC Connecticut / WVIT in West Hartford. Telemundo Connecticut’s information can be accessed online at TelemundoNuevaInglaterra.com, through the “Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra” mobile app, the station’s social media channels and on local over-the-air channels 19.1 in Hartford and 50.1 in Springfield, Frontier/AT&T channel 13, Cox channel 20, Altice/Optimum/Cablevision channel 16, and Comcast HD channel 1051.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) is a global media and technology company. From the connectivity and platforms we provide, to the content and experiences we create, our businesses reach hundreds of millions of customers, viewers, and guests worldwide. We deliver world-class broadband, wireless, and video through Xfinity, Comcast Business, and Sky; produce, distribute, and stream leading entertainment, sports, and news through brands including NBC, Telemundo, Universal, Peacock, and Sky; and bring incredible theme parks and attractions to life through Universal Destinations & Experiences. Visit www.comcastcorporation.com for more information.