Flexible funding for organizations
Competitive Grants
The Foundation offers competitive grants throughout the year, ranging in size from small grants and sponsorships to larger multi-year commitments. This flexible funding comes from unrestricted and preference funds established to respond to community needs in Greater New Haven.
How to Apply
Grantseeker Webinar
Learn about the different application processes by watching a presentation of the Grantseeker webinar, presented annually in January. The webinar provides nonprofits an overview of the grants offerings opening for the year.
Watch Recording of 2022 Grantseeker Webinar
Nuts and Bolts of Applying
Which grant process is right for your organization? Competitive grant programs and their application processes are broken down in further detail for organizations serving Greater New Haven and the Valley.
Eligibility and FAQs
Find out if your organization is eligible to apply to The Community Foundation's grant programs.
Reporting
Required reporting forms for nonprofits with existing grants and scholarship recipients are found here.
Noncompetitive Grants
Donor advised, designated and organization funds name specific nonprofits as beneficiaries and are not open to a competitive application process.
Recent Grant Awards
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Christina Ciociola
Senior Vice President for Grantmaking & Strategy
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Denise Canning
Director of Grant Operations
