DERBY — The Valley Community Foundation announces the opening of several grant application processes for 2020. For complete details and links to all grant applications, visit www.valleyfoundation.org/grants.
Responsive Grants – General Operating Support
Application Deadline: February 27
Grants of $7,500 and higher for general operating and/or capital expenses are available to organizations that have been incorporated at least 5 years and have received a responsive grant from the Valley Community Foundation or The Community Foundation.
The responsive grants process is offered in conjunction with its partner in philanthropy, The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven.
To learn more about the responsive grant process, attend the “Nuts and Bolts” webinar Jan. 15, 9 a.m. Register here.
Valley Community Grants
Application Deadline: March 6
Civic engagement grants to community groups and organizations; grants range from $250 to $2,500.
Valley Needs and Opportunities Grants
Application Deadline: Rolling
Grants for innovative programs and emergency needs; awards range from of $250 to $10,000
Valley Sponsorships
Application Deadline: Rolling
Sponsorships of up to $2,500 are awarded for one-day events.
Applicants are advised to apply at least 60 days in advance of their events.
Learn More
All grant applications are available at https://www.valleyfoundation.org/grants
Applications are subject to eligibility restrictions, including adherence to The Valley Community Foundation’s anti-discrimination policy. Learn more about eligibility requirements at www.valleyfoundation.org.
For more information, please contact Valerie Knight-DiGangi, Program Officer, at Valley Community Foundation. Her email is .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
About The Valley Community Foundation
Established in 2004, the Valley Community Foundation (VCF) distributes $1.6 million in grants each year to support the local nonprofit sector and the people it serves. VCF works in strong partnership with The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven (TCF), to promote philanthropy in Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour and Shelton and receives a majority of its discretionary funding as a result of The Gates Fund and other preference funds at TCF that benefit the Valley.
