Grants Through Advised Funds

Donor advised funds enable a donor, or a committee established by the donor, to make recommendations regarding grant distributions from the fund. Examples of donor advised funds that currently accept applications are:

The Community Fund for Women & Girls

(2012 Deadline Jan 13)

Est. 1995 by an anonymous donor and gifts from the community to provide social and economic advancement for women and girls through strategic philanthropy, grants, advocacy and collaboration. Consideration is given to grant proposals that:

1. Create and support opportunities for the economic, educational, physical, emotional, social, artistic, and personal growth of women and girls.
2. Meet special needs of women and girls and the diverse populations of women in our region.
3. Encourage the advancement and full participation of women and girls in the community and in philanthropy.
4. Advance the status of women and girls in the core areas of economic security, health, violence, education and political participation.

There are two types of grants available from the Fund. Each type has a separate online application form. The first is a Program Grant; the maximum grant amount awarded is $5,000. The second is a Strategic Investment Grant of $10,000 intended to significantly address one of the core areas listed above. This category is highly competitive, with only one award made annually.

The deadline to submit an application was by 5 pm, January 13, 2012.
For more information, contact Gina Ackeifi at gackeifi@cfgnh.org or 203-777-7079.

The Quinnipiac River Fund

(2012 Deadline Jan 11)

Est. 1990 as a result of a settlement between the National Resources Defense Council, Connecticut Fund for the Environment, and the Upjohn Corporation to improve the environmental quality of Quinnipiac River, the New Haven Harbor, and their watersheds, and otherwise benefit the environment of these resources. Consideration given to grant proposals that:

1. Research what pollutants are in the Quinnipiac River
2. Research methods of reducing pollution, or otherwise improving the Quinnipiac River's environmental health
3. Address means of reducing both non-point and point sources of pollution to the River
4. Research the permitting process and look at the permits themselves
5. Entail environmental advocacy, except litigation
6. Study the ecology of the Quinnipiac River and the New Haven Harbor
7. Provide public education about the Quinnipiac River and its watershed
8. Purchase land on the Quinnipiac River for conservation purposes, or to reduce pollution and improve public access to the River.

The deadline to submit an application was by 5 pm, January 11, 2012. Contact Denise Canning at dcanning@cfgnh.org or 203-777-7076 for more information.