Responsive Grants
The following webinar shares information about the responsive grant processes at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven and the Valley Community Foundation.
Below is a list of the competitive grant opportunities at VCF. Each grant process is unique and has specific requirements.
Valley Community Foundation Grant Processes
| Grant Process | Purpose | Deadline | Application | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Sponsorships | Events | Rolling | Open | |
| Valley Community Grants | Civic engagement grants to community groups and organizations; grants range from $250 to $2,500. | March 5, 2021, |
Open | |
| Valley Needs and Opportunities Grants | Grants for innovative programs and emergency needs; grants range from $250 to $10,000. | Rolling | Open | |
| Responsive Grants -General Operating |
Flexible funding; apply for single or multi-year |
February 25, 2021, 5 p.m. |
Closed | |
Racial Equity + Creative Healing Through the Arts (New in 2021) |
COVID-19 Response and Racial Justice; small grant program that puts artists and arts organizations back to work. Grants range from $5,000 - $20,000 per-year for up to two years. |
Rolling |
Available May 1, 2021 |
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| Scholarships | Scholarships | Varies | Contact the school Guidance Counselor | |
Two-year leadership development program for nonprofit professinals; $15,000 for two years. |
June 4, 2021 |
Open |
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Short-term project for building capacity; one time only |
Varies |
Open |
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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. |
Rolling |
Open |
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Funding needs related to pandemic; in partnership with United Way of Greater New Haven. Grants range from $15,000-$50,000. |
Closed |
Closed |
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