APPLICATION PROCESS
Eligibility & Requirements
Before applying, please review the criteria below to confirm your organization and proposed project are eligible for an Impact Fairfield County grant. Applications will open in October.
Organization Requirements
Classified as a 501(c)(3) public charity
Operating in, serving residents of, and fully expending funds in Fairfield County, CT
Three years of independently audited financial statements on file
Not a recipient of an Impact FFC $100,000 grant in the previous three years
Proposal
Requirements
Your proposal must be for a new program, a significant expansion of an existing program, or a capacity-building initiative that advances your core mission. Additional requirements:
Total project budget of at least $100,000
No more than 20% of funds allocated to general operating costs
Funding must be distinct from general operations
Full grant must be used within 24 months
Project must benefit under-resourced populations in Fairfield County
All funds must be fully expended in Fairfield County and serving Fairfield County residents
What We
Don’t Fund
Impact Fairfield County does not provide grants for:
Debt reduction, operating deficits, or bridge funding
Pass-through funding or scholarship funding directly to individuals
Endowment funding
Religious, sectarian, partisan, or political activities
Fundraising events or annual appeals
Medical research, pet/animal welfare, or capital funding not central to the proposal
Membership or entrance fees