Basic Needs Fund Grant Program
This grant supports organizations in Greater New Haven using research-informed methods to provide food, shelter, clothing, and hygiene services that promote dignity and address basic needs.
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; total pool ~$310,000 annually (recent years)
Summary: Supports organizations in Greater New Haven providing food, shelter, clothing, or hygiene services to address basic needs and promote individual dignity.
Key Information: Eligibility restricted to nonprofits with budgets under $2 million serving specific towns.
Description
The Basic Needs Fund Grant Program, managed by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, provides annual grants to organizations addressing essential material needs in the Greater New Haven area. The program focuses on supporting direct services and infrastructure related to food security, shelter and housing stability, and clothing and hygiene. The Fund emphasizes dignity, well-being, and equitable access for underserved communities, aiming to build both immediate relief and long-term capacity for basic needs provision.
