[Community Foundation for Greater New Haven](https://www.cfgnh.org)

March 2027 (Submission deadline, projected)

One-, two-, or three-year flexible grants; typical award size not specified.

Flexible, mission-focused operating support for nonprofits based in and serving Greater New Haven.

Only for nonprofits with $250,000+ budgets and at least three years of programming in the 20-town region.

--- ## Description Core Support (General Operating Support) grants from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven provide flexible funding to strengthen the capacity and sustainability of local nonprofits. These grants are designed to support the overall mission and work of organizations, rather than funding specific projects, allowing grantees to allocate resources where they are most needed. Grants are available for one, two, or three-year terms and are intended to help nonprofits adapt to changing circumstances and enhance their impact in the Greater New Haven region. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (Submission deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are available for one, two, or three-year terms. - Typical award size is not specified; funding is flexible and supports general operations. --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet all of the following criteria: - Be a nonprofit organization based in and serving the 20-town Greater New Haven region. - Have a minimum of three years of continuous active programming under a 501(c)(3) designation or with a fiscal sponsor. - Maintain an operating budget of $250,000 or more. - If using a fiscal sponsor, must have an independent local advisory board or board of directors. - Must not have a current Responsive grant from the Foundation ending after December 31, 2026. - Must be up to date with all reporting requirements if previously funded by the Foundation in the past four years. - Organizations may apply for either a Small Grant or a Multi-Year Grant, but not both in the same cycle. - Must comply with all local, state, and federal anti-discrimination laws. - Must provide services within the following towns: Ansonia, Bethany, Branford, Cheshire, Derby, East Haven, North Branford, North Haven, West Haven, Oxford, New Haven, Guilford, Hamden, Madison, Milford, Seymour, Shelton, Wallingford, Orange, Woodbridge. - Individuals, for-profit entities, and organizations closely affiliated with for-profits or certain school/municipal programs are not eligible. [Full eligibility criteria](https://www.cfgnh.org/strengthening-nonprofits/about-our-grantmaking/eligibility-criteria) --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online through the Foundation’s grant portal. - Review all eligibility requirements and guiding principles before applying. - Prepare to demonstrate organizational vision, financial sustainability, accountability, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. - Organizations should articulate desired outcomes and how they will measure the impact of general operating support. - Only one application per organization per grant cycle (either Small Grant or Core Support). - For additional guidance, review the Foundation's [Guiding Principles for Nonprofits (PDF)](https://stdidcfgnhprod.blob.core.windows.net/cfgnh/documents/Guiding-Principles-for-Nonprofits-2023.pdf) and [Developing Outcomes Toolkit (PDF)](https://stdidcfgnhprod.blob.core.windows.net/cfgnh/documents/Developing-Outcomes-Presentation-Worksheet-Slides-FINAL-PDF-1.pdf). --- ## Additional Information - Grants are intended to promote organizational sustainability and adaptability. - Organizations must have a clear mission-aligned plan for the use of funds. - Multi-year funding is possible, supporting longer-term planning and impact. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Application Portal](https://www.cfgnh.org/strengthening-nonprofits/grants-to-apply-for/responsive-grants) - [Eligibility Criteria](https://www.cfgnh.org/strengthening-nonprofits/about-our-grantmaking/eligibility-criteria) - [Guiding Principles for Nonprofits (PDF)](https://stdidcfgnhprod.blob.core.windows.net/cfgnh/documents/Guiding-Principles-for-Nonprofits-2023.pdf) - [Developing Outcomes Toolkit (PDF)](https://stdidcfgnhprod.blob.core.windows.net/cfgnh/documents/Developing-Outcomes-Presentation-Worksheet-Slides-FINAL-PDF-1.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email/Contact Form | Phone | |--------------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | Logan Roddy | Grants Manager | [Contact Logan Roddy](https://www.cfgnh.org/contact-staff/?id=9089) | 203-777-7084 | | General | - | [contactus@cfgnh.org](mailto:contactus@cfgnh.org) | 203-777-2386 |

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