Grantseeker Information
Only the Basic Needs program remains open in 2025. All organizations seeking funding from The Community Foundation in 2026 are highly encouraged to join the Grantseeker Webinar which will be presented on January 15, 2026 to learn about the 2026 grant program offerings and processes, capacity building workshops and more. A recording of the webinar will be posted here for viewing after January 15, 2026.
Responsive Grants
Below is a list of the competitive grant opportunities at VCF. Each grant process is unique and has specific requirements. Have questions about our grants? Please contact us.
| Grant Process | Purpose | Application Available | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Sponsorships | For events hosted by nonprofit organizations or groups located in or serving Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and/or Shelton. Sponsorships may not exceed $2,500. | Jan. 2, 2025 | Closed |
| Valley Community Grants | Civic engagement grants to community groups and organizations; grants range from $250 to $2,500. | Jan. 2, 2025 | Closed |
| Valley Needs and Opportunities Grants | Grants for innovative programs and emergency needs; grants range from $250 to $10,000. | Jan. 2, 2025 | Closed |
| Consultant Support Program | Short-term consultancy for organizational building capacity and work in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. | Ongoing | Rolling |
| Responsive General Operating Support Grants | General operating support (flexible funding) is for organizations with more than 75 percent of the population they serve living in Greater New Haven and/or the Valley; organizations must have had active programming for 3 years. | Jan. 10, 2025 | Application due Mar. 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. giveGreater profile due Mar. 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| Responsive Program Support Grants | Program support is for organizations with less than 75 percent the population they serve living in Greater New Haven and/or the Valley; organizations must have had active programming for 3 years. | Jan. 10, 2025 | Application due Mar. 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. giveGreater profile due Mar. 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| Community Fund for Women & Girls | Pathways to Economic Security for Women. | March | Closed |
| Basic Needs Fund | For basic materials needs support, up to $10,000. | Sept. 2, 2025 | Oct. 1, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| Scholarships | Scholarships | Varies | Contact the School Guidance Counselor |
