Deadline: 14-Oct-22
The Connecticut Community Foundation is seeking applications for the Pride in the Hills Fund (LBGTQ+) to support, inspire and celebrate LGBTQ+ people in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills.
Funding Information
- Grants will generally fall in the $1,000-$5,000 range, although exceptions may be made for projects of greater scope and impact.
Note: Please do not complete this application if you are an individual looking for personal assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Funding is available for 501c3 nonprofit organizations, groups fiscally sponsored by a 501c3 nonprofit organization, or other charitable organizations able to receive tax-deductible contributions, such as schools, faith-based organizations serving community needs, and other public entities based in or serving Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills community and residents.
- In order to apply for funding, an organization must:
- Be a not-for-profit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a municipal entity seeking a grant for public purposes. Organizations may also have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor, if they do not have their own nonprofit status.
- Have a board, representative of the community, of which a majority is neither employees nor relatives of employees.
- Possess a Nonprofit Registration to Solicit Funds (or exemption, if appropriate) from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. This registration must be renewed annually.
- They encourage requests that:
- Provide services or support to the communities located within their 21-town service area
- Support system change and advocacy efforts
- Include support for core nonprofit operations such as staff time, overhead and evaluation
- Support organizations led by Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
For more information, visit https://conncf.org/supporting-nonprofits/lgbtq/