Health and Environmental Justice
This grant funds programs and research to address health disparities, housing, food systems, and environmental justice in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, Connecticut.
Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 10, 2026 (Full application, Fall 2026 round)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants $5,000–$15,000; larger requests considered with prior discussion; one-year awards
Summary: Supports holistic programs, advocacy, and system change to address health disparities, housing, food systems, and environmental justice in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, CT.
Key Information: Only organizations serving the 21-town region are eligible; first-time applicants must meet with the program officer before applying.
Description
This opportunity from the Connecticut Community Foundation funds programs, advocacy, and systems change initiatives that address health disparities, improve access to safe and affordable housing, enhance food and health systems, and apply an environmental justice lens to community projects. The grant is intended to improve health outcomes and quality of life for residents of the Foundation’s 21-town service area in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. Supported activities may include behavioral and physical health initiatives, housing advocacy and safety, food security, transportation and language services, cultural competency training, prescription assistance, and environmental improvements such as air quality monitoring, urban tree planting, and community gardening.
