Published on July 16, 2025
West Springfield, MA: Mayor William Reichelt's office today proudly announced the 34 recipients of the Fiscal Year 2025 Big E Trust Grant. This vital financial initiative, utilizing funds from the Eastern States Exposition, is designed to bolster local businesses and organizations by supporting projects that enhance community development and economic growth, with a particular focus on initiatives that positively impact town programming and support community groups. The Committee consists of Mayor Reichelt, Gene Cassidy President/CEO of the Eastern State Exposition, and local Attorney and active community member Mary Powers.
"The Big E Trust Grant is a testament to the powerful partnership between the Town of West Springfield and the Eastern States Exposition," said Mayor William Reichelt. "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."
The Big E Trust Committee carefully reviewed numerous applications, selecting projects that best align with the grant's mission to foster mutual benefits and strengthen the fabric of West Springfield.
The recipients of the FY 2025 Big E Trust Grant are:
West Springfield Wildcats Youth Baseball
Parish Cupboard Agawam/West Springfield
West Springfield Girls Basketball
Grace Lutheran Church Veterans Outreach
West Springfield Summer Clinic
West Springfield High School Robotics Team
West Springfield Transition School
West Springfield High School Boys Basketball
Lions Club Veteran Park of Heroes
West Springfield High School Track & Field, Cross Country, and Indoor Track
West Springfield Boy's Soccer
West Springfield Boys Youth Lacrosse Program
West Springfield High School Irish Club
Josiah Day House
West Springfield High School Hockey Booster Club
Tatham Memorial Capital Campaign Project
Big Brothers and Big Sisters
West Springfield Boys & Girls Varsity Tennis Team
Community Family Movie Night
West Springfield Church of Christ Community Programs
West Springfield High School STEAM
West Springfield Sister City Committee
West Springfield Council on Aging
West Springfield Boys and Girls Club
West Springfield High School Italian Club
West Springfield High School Band
Memorial School
Irish Cultural Center
Memorial Lego League
West Springfield Field Hockey Team
Majestic Theater
West Springfield Swim Program
West Springfield Veterans Advisory Board
Friends of the West Springfield Vet Center
These grants will empower these organizations to launch new initiatives, enhance existing programs, and continue their invaluable work that contributes to a vibrant and thriving West Springfield.
The Big E Trust Grant is a financial initiative offered by the Town of West Springfield, utilizing funds from the Eastern States Exposition. Its goal is to foster partnerships that bring mutual benefits to the Town of West Springfield by bolstering local businesses and organizations through projects that enhance community development and economic growth, with a particular focus on initiatives that positively impact town programming and support community groups. Applications for the Big E Grant open annually starting in March and closing in May using the Open Gov Application found on the Town of West Springfield Website.
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