Grassroots Leadership
The Grassroots Leadership grant from Connecticut Community Foundation funds Waterbury resident-led projects that strengthen neighborhoods and foster local leadership and community development.
Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted anytime; reviewed quarterly in odd-numbered months)
Funding Amounts: Average grant size: $5,000–$7,000; for small, resident-led groups
Summary: Supports Waterbury residents and grassroots groups to lead community-strengthening and leadership projects.
Key Information: Priority for Waterbury-based, resident-led groups with budgets under $100,000.
Description
This grant program from the Connecticut Community Foundation empowers Waterbury residents and community leaders to undertake projects that strengthen neighborhoods and foster positive local change. The initiative is designed to support equitable revitalization, encourage collaboration among multi-generational residents, and expand access to resources for smaller, resident-led groups. Funded activities may include community organizing, leadership training, youth development, civic engagement, and events that build community connections.
