Grant Schedule
| Program Name | Purpose and Eligibility | Grant Amount | Application Available | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Flexible funding; apply for single or multi-year |
Varies |
Closed |
February 25, 2021, 5 p.m. | |
| Event Sponsorship | For one-day fundraising events (in-person, virtual or a hybrid of both) | Up to $2,500 | Jan. 4 |
Rolling |
| For organizations with operating budgets of $2 million or less Grants of for work that either addresses COVID-19 impacts or advances racial equity | Up to $15,000 | Jan. 4 | Rolling | |
| Neighborhood Leadership Program | For residents of New Haven, West Haven, East Haven and Hamden who have a demonstrated commitment to making a positive difference | Up to $3,000 | Closed |
Jan. 19, 2021 |
Funding needs related to pandemic; in partnership with United Way of Greater New Haven |
$15,000-$50,000 | Closed |
Closed | |
Racial Equity + Creative Healing Through the Arts (New in 2021) |
To respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with cultural experiences that center racial justice, collective healing, and youth development |
$5,000 - $20,000 per-year for up to two years |
May 14, 2021 |
Closed |
| BIPOC Cohort for Nonprofit Leadership | Two-year leadership development program for nonprofit professionals |
Up to $15,000 for two years | May 3, 2021 |
Closed |
Short-term consultancy for building capacity; one time only in 2021 |
Varies | Jan. 4 | Rolling | |
| Nonprofit Animal Shelter Grants | Flexible funding for any nonprofit animal shelter serving Greater New Haven. | Up to $7,500 | Jan. 4 | Closed |
| Quinnipiac River Fund | For projects designed to protect and conserve the Quinnipiac River | Varies; project specific | Closed |
January 22, 2021 |
| Scholarship | Awarded to individual for their academic pursuits | Varies | Varies: See List | Varies |
Anti-Discrimination Policy for All Grantees
The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven actively seeks to promote equity among all peoples and groups and end discrimination based on any factors by which people are unfairly excluded. Below is The Community Foundation's policy on Anti-Discrimination for competitive grant applicants:
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