Grassroots Leadership
Supports Waterbury residents and grassroots groups leading collaborative, equity-focused projects to strengthen neighborhoods and foster community-driven change.
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; funds awarded quarterly
Summary: Empowers Waterbury residents and grassroots groups to lead collaborative, community-strengthening projects focused on equity and local change.
Key Information: Priority for resident-led groups with budgets under $100,000; projects must be non-partisan and benefit Waterbury.
Description
This grant program supports residents of Waterbury, Connecticut, who are leading grassroots efforts to strengthen their neighborhoods and foster equitable, community-driven change. The focus is on empowering local leaders, supporting multi-generational collaboration, and expanding access to resources. Funded projects may include civic engagement (such as non-partisan voter registration), leadership training, youth development, and initiatives that bring residents together to build community. The program values ongoing, collaborative work over one-off events and prioritizes smaller, resident-led groups with limited budgets.
