Community Impact Grants
About This Grant
Our community impact grant opportunities are based on donor intent and link with our strategic priorities.
Amount: $5,000 to $30,000; Most awards are in the $10,000 – $15,000 range.
Eligibility: Preference is given to programs that: serve lower-income communities, seek to eliminate racism and societal inequities, include specific, measurable outcomes, incorporate the voices of clients, consumers and/or youth in planning, promote systems change, are collaborative in nature. Support public policy, advocacy and leadership development to promote equity.
Grant Summary
Community Impact Grants is a Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut grant providing funding that varies by award. Applications are due 2027-01-15 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Preference is given to programs that: serve lower-income communities, seek to eliminate racism and societal inequities, include specific, measurable outcomes, incorporate the voices of clients, consumers and/or youth in planning, promote systems change, are collaborative in nature. Support public policy, advocacy and leadership development to promote equity.
How to Apply
Not stated by funder
2027-01-15
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Community Impact Grants from Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut before the deadline.
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Community Impact Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Community Impact Grants?
Community Impact Grants is offered by Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, and its eligibility is set by the funder's own terms, which read: "Preference is given to programs that: serve lower-income communities, seek to eliminate racism and societal inequities, include specific, measurable outcomes, incorporate the voices of clients, consumers and/or youth in..." It is available in CT. Check the full eligibility section of the funder's notice before applying.
How much funding does the Community Impact Grants provide?
Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut does not publish a set award amount for Community Impact Grants, so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the Community Impact Grants deadline?
Applications for Community Impact Grants are due 2027-01-15 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Community Impact Grants?
To apply for Community Impact Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Community Foundation of Southeastern Connecticut.
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