16-07-2025
Big E Trust grants power up West Springfield's community programs
WEST SPRINGFIELD ― From robotics to baseball to community meals, 34 local groups are getting a boost from The Big E Trust, an initiative that supports programs making a difference in the community.
The grant funding will help the town run events, buy supplies, and support local projects that make it a better place to live. Awardees this year include the West Springfield High School Robotics Team, the Wildcats Youth Baseball League and the Parish Cupboard.
The grant committee includes West Springfield resident Mary Powers, CEO and President of the Eastern States Exposition Gene Cassidy, and Mayor William Reichelt, who announced the winners on Wednesday.
Reichelt said the grant shows how strong the partnership is between West Springfield and the Eastern States Exposition.
'These grants allow us to invest directly into the heart of our community, supporting incredible programs and organizations that enrich the lives of our residents, from youth development to cultural preservation and critical social services. I am immensely proud of the diverse and impactful projects that will come to life through this funding,' he said.
The committee said it looked closely at many applications and chose the ones that best matched the grant's goal of strengthening the community.
Applications for the annual funding opened in March and closed in May.
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