Strategic Grants
Strategic Grants from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation fund research-driven projects tackling systemic inequities in education, health, housing, and economic opportunity in Fairfield County, CT.
Funder: Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 30, 2026 (Strategic Partner Grants) | December 31, 2026 (Community Impact Grants)
Funding Amounts: Strategic Partner Grants: up to $50,000; Community Impact Grants: up to $10,000–$15,000; Capacity Building: up to $10,000; Small Grants: up to $5,000; most grants are for one year.
Summary: Supports nonprofits addressing inequity and systems change in Fairfield County, CT through a variety of grant types aligned with the Foundation’s strategic plan.
Key Information: Strategic Partner Grants are invitation-only; no LOI required for either main fall grant pool.
Description
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation Strategic Grants are designed to support organizations and projects that align with the Foundation’s Fairfield County Forward strategic plan. The grants focus on addressing root causes of inequity by supporting initiatives that transform unfair systems and structures, with the aim of creating equitable opportunities in education, health, housing, and economic advancement for all Fairfield County residents. Grant types include General Operating Support, Capacity Building, the Fund for Women & Girls Small Grants, and the Fairfield County Food Security Fund, each tailored to meet different organizational needs and stages.
