The R. S. Gernon Trust was established in 1975 to support and promote quality educational, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations, primarily serving the people of Norwich, Connecticut.
Grants from the R. S. Gernon Trust are primarily focused on projects that promote educational, human services, and healthcare initiatives targeting underserved communities. Grants are mainly awarded for a one-year period, though occasionally, multi-year support is provided. The trust specifically focuses on benefiting the Norwich, Connecticut area.