Types of Grants

There are multiple funding opportunities available through the Valley Community Foundation:

Responsive new grants. 

There is only one grantmaking cycle per year for responsive new grants. These grants are generally awarded to address an agency's operating, programmatic, capital or technical assistance needs. The application review process takes several months;  grant recipients are asked to sign an agreement delineating the terms of condition of the grant and payment plan. Responsive new grants are awarded through a competitive process. The deadline to apply for a responsive new grant was  July 1st.

General operating support:

General operating support is defined as a grant made to further the general mission and work of an organization, rather than for a specific purpose or project. Requests for capacity building, such as board development, strategic planning and evaluation, are included as part of this grantmaking. Nonprofits demonstrating strong management and a good track record of accomplishments will be given priority consideration.

Project or program support:

Project support is defined as a grant made for a specific new or existing project or program or for equipment costs.
In addition to submitting an online application for general operating or project support, applicants must review, complete and submit to the Foundation the following documents: For more information, contact Denise Canning at or call 203-777-7076.