Pride in the Hills Fund (LGBTQIA+)
Forecasted
Pride in the Hills Fund (LGBTQIA+) supports nonprofits serving Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills, funding youth programs, safe spaces and education to empower and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Annual application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Award amounts and durations are not listed.
Summary: Supports nonprofit work that supports, inspires and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills.
Key Information: First-time applicants must meet in person with the program officer at least three weeks before the deadline.
Description
The Pride in the Hills Fund at Connecticut Community Foundation supports, inspires and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills. Its nonprofit grantmaking advances that local mission, with an emphasis on programs that support and empower LGBTQIA+ youth and create safe spaces in Connecticut.
The fund’s activities include support for school Gay Straight Alliances, queer youth social groups, youth leadership development, LGBTQIA+ equality advocacy, and educational programming for healthcare clinicians and staff. These examples illustrate its community-focused work. Alongside nonprofit grants, Pride in the Hills offers college scholarships through the foundation’s separate scholarship program.
