2021-22 Grant for Nonprofit Organizations in the United States
Deadline: 11-Oct-21
The New Canaan Community Foundation is pleased to launch the 2021-22 Grant for Nonprofit Organizations to support programs, operating, partnerships, and the capacity of individual nonprofits as well as the local nonprofit sector.
New Canaan Community Foundation’s mission is to serve as New Canaan’s local partner for advice, leadership and facilitation of charitable giving. The vision is a New Canaan that comes together to address both individual and local challenges, enriching the lives of all community members.
Goals
The funding supports several broad areas, with the following goals:
Arts, Culture & Community Resources – Community members benefit from New Canaan’s cultural, recreational, and other community resources.
Health – Community members have the information and access to services they need to stay healthy.
Human Services – Community members are able to meet their basic needs.
Seniors & Special Needs – Older adults & persons with special needs achieve and maintain a high quality of life.
Youth & Education – Youth have the academic, social, and financial support they need to succeed.
Funding Information
Invited to submit a full proposal for grants that are generally in the range of $ 5,000 – $ 20,000.
Eligibility Criteria
The New Canaan Community Foundation funds nonprofit organizations in Lower Fairfield County.
The emphasis is on organizations based in New Canaan, and those serving significant numbers of people in the New Canaan community. Additionally, they support organizations providing critical services in lower Fairfield County, with an emphasis on towns closest to New Canaan.
The Foundation does not support expenses already incurred or make grants to build endowments.
For more information, visit https://www.newcanaancf.org/Receive/Grants/NonprofitsApplyingforGrants.aspx