Basic Needs Fund Grant Program
Funding Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Basic Needs Fund Grant Program
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: December 29, 2025
Summary
The Basic Needs Fund Grant Program, offered by the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, provides grants of up to $10,000 to organizations addressing essential needs such as food security, housing stability, and hygiene. Established in April 2020, this fund aims to ensure that all residents in Greater New Haven have access to basic necessities. Priority is given to organizations serving underserved neighborhoods and those with an annual budget under $2 million.Overview
Basic Needs Fund The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven’s Basic Needs Fund is providing grants (up to $10,000) to organizations providing material basic needs in the primary areas of food insecurity, shelter and housing stability, and/or clothing and hygiene. Basic Needs Fund History The Basic Needs Fund was established at The Community Foundation in April 2020 to help ensure that all Greater New Haven area residents have the basic material needs of daily life. As an endowment, the Basic Needs Fund is addressing the needs of today and providing permanent resources for future generations.Eligibility
You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicants must be organizations providing material basic needs to support individuals in the areas of:Food security;Shelter and housing stability (including evictions support, cash assistance, furniture, energy assistance); and/or Clothing and hygiene needsApplicants must provide services in at least one of the following geographies: New Haven, Hamden, West Haven, East Haven, Ansonia or Derby. Applicants must have an annual operating budget under $2 million.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
nonprofitsfood-securityhousingpoverty-alleviationsmall-grants
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