Community Impact Grants (Strategic Grants)
About This Grant
Community Impact grants are being accepted until December 30th.
Amount: Varies; strategic grantmaking averages $2 to $3 million per year. Small grants of up to $5,000 may be available for growing organizations.
Eligibility: Locally-based nonprofits or organizations working with a fiscal sponsor. Must use funds to serve people who live in Fairfield County, be recognized as a 501(c)(3) or 509(a) public charity (or work under a registered 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor), and match the goals of the strategic plan. Prior grantees must complete work and submit a final report before applying for a new grant.
Grant Summary
Community Impact Grants (Strategic Grants) is a Fairfield County's Community Foundation grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit. Applications are due 2026-12-30 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
- Locally-based nonprofits or organizations working with a fiscal sponsor. Must use funds to serve people who live in Fairfield County, be recognized as a 501(c)(3) or 509(a) public charity (or work under a registered 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor), and match the goals of the strategic plan. Prior grantees must complete work and submit a final report before applying for a new grant.
How to Apply
Not stated by funder
2026-12-30
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Community Impact Grants (Strategic Grants) from Fairfield County's Community Foundation, 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 Fairfield County's Community Foundation before the deadline.
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Community Impact Grants (Strategic Grants): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Community Impact Grants (Strategic Grants)?
Community Impact Grants (Strategic Grants) is offered by Fairfield County's Community Foundation. The listing names these applicant types: nonprofit. It is available in CT. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Community Impact Grants (Strategic Grants) provide?
Fairfield County's Community Foundation does not publish a set award amount for Community Impact Grants (Strategic 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 (Strategic Grants) deadline?
Applications for Community Impact Grants (Strategic Grants) are due 2026-12-30 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Fairfield County's Community Foundation, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Community Impact Grants (Strategic Grants)?
To apply for Community Impact Grants (Strategic 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 Fairfield County's Community Foundation.
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