2025 Grantseeker Webinar
All nonprofits interested in applying to The Foundation for funding in 2025 should attend our webinar on January 15 to learn about grant opportunities, requirements and and timelines, along with information about capacity building sessions and technical assistance opportunities.
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.
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.
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.
Noncompetitive Grants
Donor advised, designated and organization funds name specific nonprofits as beneficiaries and are not open to a competitive application process.
Reporting
Required reporting forms for nonprofits with existing grants and scholarship recipients are found here.
Recent Grant Awards
08.05.2021
Stepping Forward provides double the resources for The Foundation's largest annual competitive grant program.
2020 Responsive Grant Awards ›
06.03.2020
The Community Foundation awards $2.98 million to local nonprofits working for the benefit of Greater New Haven.
