The Big E/West Springfield Trust Fund Grants Available Applications Accepted through June 1

Applications for The Big E/West Springfield Trust Fund grants are now being accepted and all West Springfield organizations and agencies that benefit education, youth, the elderly and the quality of life in Town, are encouraged to apply. The application and information can be found on the Town’s website. The deadline is June 1.

Eastern States recently made its annual donation to the trust, its largest ever, at $370,970. The donation represents 1% of ESE gross annual revenues for 2025.

Each year, Fund trustees award a percentage of the donation to qualified applicants. Trustees Mayor William Reichelt, ESE President and CEO Eugene J. Cassidy and Attorney Mary Paier Powers hope to have a large and diverse pool of applicants for consideration.

Mayor Reichelt said, “We are grateful to the Exposition for maintaining this trust and for the growth it has seen as we share in the success of the Fair and other events. This is a unique opportunity that no other Massachusetts cities or towns have, to enhance worthwhile programs and make West Springfield a better place to live and work.”

He added, “I wholeheartedly encourage community organizations supporting our youth and families to apply for these funds.”

Cassidy stated, “The Exposition is honored to support its hometown and to have continually increased its donation to the fund over the past 25-plus years. I encourage each and every group that qualifies for the grant to apply – especially in this time of extraordinary need.”

Questions regarding the application process may be directed to Joan George.

Eastern States Exposition is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit federally designated corporation committed to excellence in providing year-round opportunities for the development and promotion of agriculture, education, industry and family entertainment. It is host to more than 100 annual events and the largest fair in the Northeast.