Small Grants
The Small Grants program from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven funds local nonprofits' operations, programs, and capacity-building to strengthen their impact and sustainability.
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Due Dates: February 25, 2027 (First Round) | August 3, 2027 (Second Round opens, rolling until funds exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; $5,000 max for orgs with budgets ≤$50,000; typical awards $3,000–$7,500.
Summary: Flexible small grants supporting local nonprofits’ operations, programs, or capacity building in Greater New Haven.
Description
The Small Grants program from the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven provides targeted, flexible funding to strengthen small nonprofit organizations operating within the Foundation’s service area. The program is intended to help organizations with annual operating budgets between $10,000 and $1.5 million by supporting general operations, specific programs, or capacity-building initiatives. Funding is designed to enable nonprofits to enhance their services, launch or expand programs, and build long-term sustainability.
