Connecticut Community Foundation Inc Grants

Funds community leaders' projects that strengthen Waterbury and its neighborhoods, such as civic engagement, organizing, youth leadership and community-building. The average grant is $5,000 to $7,000. Eligible applicants: Available to Waterbury residents who want to make positive neighborhood change.; Applicants do not need 501(c)(3) nonprofit status and may use a fiscal sponsor. The fiscal sponsor must demonstrate solid fiscal and administrative capability, and a signed agreement must be submitted.; Priority goes to smaller, resident-led groups working to impact Waterbury with budgets under $100,000.; Projects must be non-partisan.; Ongoing work is prioritized over one-off events.; Collaboration with community partners is valued over working alone.. Geography served: Waterbury. Deadline: Grassroots Leaders grant proposals are accepted on a rolling basis but are only reviewed in odd-numbered months..