Our Grants
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation’s Our Grants fund nonprofits pursuing research and initiatives that advance equity and drive systemic change in education, health, housing, income, and asset building.
Funder: Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 30, 2026: Pool 1: Strategic Partner Grants submission deadline | December 30, 2026: Community Impact grants deadline | December 31, 2026: Pool 2: Community Impact Grants submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Strategic Partner Grants: up to $50,000; Community Impact Grants: $10,000–$15,000; Capacity-building grants: up to $10,000; Small grants: up to $5,000; Annual total awarded: $2–$3 million
Summary: Supports nonprofits advancing equity and systemic change in Fairfield County through strategic, trust-based grants.
Key Information: Pool 1 is invitation-only; other grants are open to eligible nonprofits serving Fairfield County.
Description
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation offers a variety of strategic grants to local nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations dedicated to advancing equity and addressing systemic barriers in Fairfield County, Connecticut. The Foundation’s grantmaking is guided by its comprehensive strategic plan, focusing on initiatives that drive systemic and structural change in areas such as education, health, housing, income, and asset building. Grantmaking is trust-based, featuring simplified applications, flexible unrestricted funding, and an emphasis on listening to community needs.
