Town of Bristol / ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Cooperative Committee
In September 2007, when ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ and the Town of Bristol reached agreement on the landmark PILOT (payment in lieu of taxes) pact, a group comprising key representatives from both the town and the University was established to jointly consider items of mutual interest or concern.
In the years since, the Town of Bristol / ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Cooperative Committee has provided an open venue for discussion and decision-making and has assisted in building upon a truly symbiotic relationship between both parties.
Through the Fund for Civic Activities – one of its most visible initiatives - the Committee has awarded $312,000 (as of November 2022) to local organizations and residents in support of projects and initiatives designed to enhance the civic experience of Bristol residents.
Town of Bristol Representatives
Dr. Ana C. Riley
Superintendent, Bristol Warren Regional School District
Julie R. Goucher
Town Treasurer
Sarah Klein
Director of Parks & Recreation
Kevin Lynch
Chief of Police
Michael DeMello
Fire Chief
Diane M. Williamson
Director of Community Development
ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Representatives
K.C. Ferrara
Director, Feinstein Center for Community Engagement
Dr. Allen Hance
Associate Provost for Community Engagement
Dr. John J. King
Vice President for Student Affairs
Mark Porter
Interim Director, Public Safety
Dr. Jeffrey Merriweather
Dean, School of Humanities, Arts and Education
Jill Pais
Assistant Vice President, Communications and Media Relations
In support and recognition of the important relationship that exists between ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ and the Town of Bristol, the Town of Bristol/ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ Cooperative Committee created the Fund for Civic Activities (FCA). The FCA accepts grant requests twice a year to fund a broad range of projects and services proposed by individuals or non-profit organizations that work toward enhancing the civic experience in the Town of Bristol. Further detail regarding this fund, the application process and other project related criteria may be found in the FCA Application.
Click here for complete instructions and a printable application.
For your convenience, applications for the Fund for Civic Activities will be accepted via mail, email, or online.