Responsive Grants
Below is a list of the competitive grant opportunities at VCF. Each grant process is unique and has specific requirements.
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| Grant Process | Purpose | Application Available | Application Deadline | |
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| 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. | Ongoing | Rolling | |
| Valley Community Grants | Civic engagement grants to community groups and organizations; grants range from $250 to $2,500. | January 1, 2023 |
March 3, 2023 |
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| Valley Needs and Opportunities Grants | Grants for innovative programs and emergency needs; grants range from $250 to $10,000. | Rolling | Open | |
Short-term consultancy for organizational building capacity and work in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. |
Ongoing |
Rolling |
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| Responsive General Operating Support Grants | General operating support (flexible funding) only for organizations with >50% of population served living in Greater New Haven and/or the Valley; organizations must have had active programming for 2 years; up to $50,000 (1-year grants) |
January 9, 2023 |
March 2, 2023 | |
| Responsive Program Support Grants | Program support only for organizations with <50% of population served living in Greater New Haven and/or the Valley; organizations must have had active programming for 2 years; up to $50,000 (1-year grants) | January 9, 2023 |
March 2, 2023 | |
| Responsive Grants -Capital |
Capital funding for organizations serving Valley residents; organizations must be in business and offering programs for at least 3 years. Up to $60,000 (1- or 2-year grants). |
Letter of intent by August 1, 2023 | ||
Nonprofit Management Cohort: A Program for Emerging Leaders of Color |
Two-year leadership development program for nonprofit professionals of color; up to $10,000 for two years. |
April 3, 2023 |
June 5, 2023 |
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| Basic Needs Fund | For basic materials needs support; grant amounts vary. | TBD |
TBD | |
| Scholarships | Scholarships | Varies | Contact the school Guidance Counselor | |
COVID-19 Response and Recovery; small grant program that provides flexible resources to organizations working on the response and recovery phase of the COVID -19 pandemic. Grants range from $1,000 - $5,000. |
Ongoing |
Rolling |
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