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Responsive Grants
Below is a list of the competitive grant opportunities at VCF. Each grant process is unique and has specific requirements.
| Grant Process | Purpose | Application Available | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Sponsorships | For events hosted by nonprofit organizations or groups located in or serving Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and/or Shelton. Sponsorships may not exceed $2,500. | Jan. 2, 2025 | Rolling |
| Valley Community Grants | Civic engagement grants to community groups and organizations; grants range from $250 to $2,500. | Jan. 2, 2025 | Mar. 7, 2025 |
| Valley Needs and Opportunities Grants | Grants for innovative programs and emergency needs; grants range from $250 to $10,000. | Jan. 2, 2025 | Mar. 31, 2025/Aug. 1 until all funds have been expended. |
| Consultant Support Program | Short-term consultancy for organizational building capacity and work in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. | Ongoing | Rolling |
| Responsive General Operating Support Grants | General operating support (flexible funding) is for organizations with more than 75 percent of the population they serve living in Greater New Haven and/or the Valley; organizations must have had active programming for 3 years. | Jan. 10, 2025 | Application due Mar. 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. giveGreater profile due Mar. 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| Responsive Program Support Grants | Program support is for organizations with less than 75 percent the population they serve living in Greater New Haven and/or the Valley; organizations must have had active programming for 3 years. | Jan. 10, 2025 | Application due Mar. 12, 2025, 5:00 p.m. giveGreater profile due Mar. 19, 2025, 5:00 p.m. |
| Community Fund for Women & Girls | Pathways to Economic Security for Women. | TBD | Closed |
| Basic Needs Fund | For basic materials needs support, up to $10,000. | Sept. 9, 2024 | Oct. 7, 2024, 5:00 p.m. |
| Scholarships | Scholarships | Varies | Contact the School Guidance Counselor |
