NOTE: In order to prepare for our new grants portal transition, grantmaking opportunities will cease for the last two weeks of July, 2025
New Grants Application Portal Coming Soon. Download Your Application and Grant Report History Now.
Throughout the month of August, 2025, we will be transitioning to a new grants portal. After our transition to the new portal by the end of August, your current login information and submitted applications and grant reports that have been saved to your account will no longer be available. We are offering two opportunities on July 15 and August 4 for you to attend a webinar with helpful how-tos on downloading the application and grant report history from your online account.
2025 Grantseeker Information Webinar (RECORDED)
Learn about the 2025 grant program offerings and processes, capacity building workshops and more. All organizations seeking funding in 2025 are highly encouraged to watch the recording of this webinar, presented on January 15, 2025.
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. 8, 2025 | Oct. 6, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| Scholarships | Scholarships | Varies | Contact the School Guidance Counselor |
