Waterbury Black Giving Circle
Forecasted
The Waterbury Black Giving Circle funds Black-led nonprofits in Waterbury, supporting research-driven projects in economic opportunity, education, and community infrastructure through the Connecticut Community Foundation.
Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (mandatory pre-application meeting for first-time applicants, projected) | April 2027 (Spring 2027 application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical total pool ~$10,000 per cycle; past grants ranged from $2,500–$4,000 per organization; total awarded over 4 years: $65,000+
Summary: Supports Black-led nonprofits advancing economic opportunity, education, and community infrastructure for Waterbury’s Black community through collective giving.
Key Information: First-time applicants must attend a pre-application meeting at least three weeks before the deadline.
Description
The Waterbury Black Giving Circle, managed in partnership with the Connecticut Community Foundation, is a collective giving initiative that pools charitable contributions to drive positive change for the Black community in Waterbury, Connecticut. The program focuses on supporting Black-led nonprofits and initiatives that advance economic opportunity, education, community infrastructure, and equitable philanthropy. Grants are awarded annually to organizations addressing urgent community needs and building capacity for long-term impact. The Circle also fosters peer learning, networking, and community empowerment, with decisions made by its voting members.
