2024 Grantseeker Information Webinar: Recorded on January 10, 2024

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2024 Grant Schedule

Program NamePurpose and EligibilityGrant AmountApplication AvailableApplication Deadline
Event SponsorshipFor one-day fundraising events (in-person, virtual or a hybrid of both).Up to $2,500Jan. 2, 2024
 
Closed
Small GrantsFor organizations with operating budgets of $1.5 million or less; apply every other year (2023 grantees can apply in 2025)Up to $10,000Jan. 2, 2024Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. The process will re-open on August 1, 2024.
Progreso Latino FundGreater New Haven organizations working to bridge the skills gaps faced by members of the Latine community at all stages of life.$3,000-$10,000April 15, 2024Closed
Nonprofit Animal Shelter GrantsFlexible funding for any nonprofit animal shelter serving Greater New Haven.Up to $10,000Jan. 2, 2024Rolling
Consultant Support ProgramShort-term consultancy for organizational building capacity and work in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and BelongingVariesOngoingRolling
Quinnipiac River FundFor projects designed to protect and conserve the Quinnipiac RiverVaries; project specificNov. 29, 2023Closed
Responsive General Operating Support GrantsGeneral operating support (flexible funding) is for organizations with more than 50 percent of the population they serve living in Greater New Haven and/or the Valley; organizations must have had active programming for 2 years.Up to $50,000 a year (1, 2, or 3 year grants)Jan. 11, 2024

Application due March 11, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

giveGreater profile due March 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Responsive Program GrantsProgram support is for organizations with less than 50 percent the population they serve living in Greater New Haven and/or the Valley; organizations must have had active programming for 2 years.Up to $50,000 a year (1, 2, or 3 year grants)Jan. 11, 2024

Application due March 11, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

giveGreater profile due March 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

Basic Needs FundFor basic materials needs support.Up to $10,000September 23, 2024October 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m.
Community Fund for Women & GirlsPathways to Economic Security for WomenVariesMarch 4, 2024Closed
ScholarshipsAwarded to individual for their academic pursuitsVariesVaries: See ListVaries
Nonprofit Management Program for Emerging Leaders of ColorTwo-year executive leadership program designed for middle-management nonprofit staff who are people of color, offered in partnership with UCONNAcademic credit plus $1,000 toward future studies at UConn for participant; compensation to participant's nonprofit organization to cover participant's absenceSpring 2025TBD
NHE3 Small Business Grant
 

For for-profit businesses.

Registered CT businesses with at least one year record of sales managed with a formal digital bookkeeping system; some restrictions apply.

Up to $10,000December 1, 2023January 31, 2024

 

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Competitive Grants
 

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Jackie Downing

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203-777-7072

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Logan Roddy

Grants Manager

203-777-7084

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