About Our Grantmaking

Eligibility 

Find out if your organization is eligible to apply to The Community Foundation's grant programs.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

FAQs

Find the answer to the most frequently asked questions about The Community Foundation's grant programs. 

Frequently asked questions

Responsive Competitive Grants for Nonprofits

The Foundation offers competitive grants to nonprofit organizations 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.

Grant Programs and Deadlines

Small Business Grants from the New Haven Entrepreneurial Ecosystem (NHE3)

The Community Foundation Mission Investment Company's NHE3 is offering grants of up to $10,000 for for-profit businesses.

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

Download Application

Noncompetitive Grants

Donor advised, designated and organization funds name specific nonprofits as beneficiaries and are not open to a competitive application process.
 

creating a fund
 

Reporting

Required reporting forms for nonprofits with existing grants and scholarship recipients are found here.

REPORTING FORMS
 

Recent Grant Awards