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

Rolling (applications accepted until funds are exhausted)

Up to $10,000 per grant; single-year awards

Supports nonprofit animal shelters in Greater New Haven with project and capacity building grants.

Applicants may apply for either an Animal Shelter Grant or a Responsive Grant, not both.

--- ## Description These grants, funded by The Lillian and Henry A. Konopacke Fund along with the Baxter Fund, Judith Corchard Fund, and Diva Fund, are designed to assist nonprofit animal shelters serving the Greater New Haven area. Funding supports both new and existing projects, as well as capacity building initiatives such as board development, strategic planning, evaluation, and capital expenditures (including equipment, technology, building renovations, or relocation). The program aims to strengthen the infrastructure and long-term success of local animal shelters. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year. - Grants are awarded until available funds are exhausted. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are available in amounts up to $10,000. - Funding is for single-year projects or capacity building activities. - Organizations may only apply for either an Animal Shelter Grant or a Responsive Grant in a given year, not both. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit animal shelters serving the Greater New Haven area. - Only organizations serving this geographic region are eligible. - Organizations may apply for either an Animal Shelter Grant or a Responsive Grant from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, but not both in the same cycle. --- ## Application Process - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are depleted. - Interested applicants should review the program page for any updates or changes in availability. - Contact Luis Rodriguez, Grantmaking Associate, for questions or guidance before applying. --- ## Additional Information - Capacity building support may include board development, strategic planning, evaluation, or capital expenditures. - The grant is not intended for general operating support outside the defined categories. - Early application is encouraged as funds may run out before year-end. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Nonprofit Animal Shelter Grants](https://www.cfgnh.org/strengthening-nonprofits/grants-to-apply-for/nonprofit-animal-shelter-grants) - [Community Foundation for Greater New Haven](https://www.cfgnh.org) - [Contact Luis Rodriguez (Grantmaking Associate)](https://www.cfgnh.org/contact-staff/?id=179771) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Phone | Email / Contact Link | |-----------------|------------------------|--------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Luis Rodriguez | Grantmaking Associate | 203-974-1649 | [Contact via web form](https://www.cfgnh.org/contact-staff/?id=179771) | | General Inquiries | - | 203-777-2386 | [contactus@cfgnh.org](mailto:contactus@cfgnh.org) |

Nonprofit Animal Shelter Grants

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