“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
The Petit Family Foundation honors the memories of Jennifer Hawke-Petit, Hayley Elizabeth Petit and Michaela Rose Petit by continuing the kindness, idealism and activism that defined their lives.
The foundation’s funds are given to foster the education of young people, especially women in the sciences; to improve the lives of those affected by chronic illness; and to support the efforts to help and protect those affected by violence.
2026 Grants
We are happy to announce the 2026 dates below for our Grant Cycle. Please note that for 2026, PFF is planning on only one grant cycle.
Grantees must submit Grant Applications electronically only on:
Tuesday April 7th 2026.
Final Grant decisions will be made and notifications send:
May 8th 2026.
Community Events
20th Annual
Golf Tournament
June 22, 2026
The 20th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Blue Fox Run Golf Course in Avon CT. Golf + dinner which includes a live auction, silent auction and raffle prizes.
19th Annual
5k Road Race
July 12, 2026
The 19th Annual Petit Family 5K Road Race will be held at 9am on Sunday July 12th at Plainville High School at Robert Holcomb Way.
4th Annual
Sip & Inspire Change
September 17, 2026
Sip and Inspire Change at the 4th annual Petit Family Foundation Wine Event. Join us at the Farmington Polo Club in Farmington CT!
Latest News
Petit Family Foundation Awards $10,000 Grant to Strengthen Food4Health and Reduce Barriers to Nutritional Wellness
Charlotte Hungerford Hospital is grateful to the Petit Family Foundation for awarding a $10,000 grant to support the purchase of nutritious foods for the hospital’s Food4Health Clinic. Read the full story.
‘Go Baby Go’ event at PHS gives ride-on cars to special children
Plainville Community Schools and Central Connecticut State University partnered to host the “Go Baby Go” event at Plainville High School, refurbishing ride-on cars for children with special needs. Read the […]
Staples Science Students Rock Their Research
Nolan Francis is one of just 300 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholars in the country. (Never heard of it? It used to be called the Westinghouse Science Talent Search. It’s one […]
