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Basic Needs Fund Grant Program

Offered by COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR GREATER NEW HAVEN

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven offers grants up to $10,000 to organizations providing material basic needs including food security, shelter and housing stability, and clothing and hygiene services. Applicants must serve at least one of six specified Connecticut towns (New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, Ansonia, or Derby) and have an annual operating budget under $2 million.

Eligibility

  • notes: Organizations must provide material basic needs in food security, shelter/housing stability, and/or clothing and hygiene. Must serve at least one of these six towns: New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, Ansonia, or Derby. Priority given to organizations reaching underserved neighborhoods and areas with barriers to resource access. Annual operating budget must be under $2 million.
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Who can apply

Nonprofit (501c3)

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