Gail Burns-Smith "Dare to Dream" Fund
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals whose work or study exemplifies commitment to anti-sexual assault awareness, policy, prevention, and advocacy on behalf of victims and survivors
Other requirements
- Connecticut
Overview
Purpose: A scholarship or stipend granted annually to an individual whose work or study in the field of sexual violence most exemplifies Gail Burns-Smith's commitment to anti-sexual assault awareness, policy, prevention, and advocacy on behalf of victims and survivors of sexual violence.
Background
The Fund was established in 2004 upon the retirement of Gail Burns-Smith, former Executive Director of CONNSACS, to honor her 22 years of service dedicated to ending sexual violence in Connecticut. The Fund is composed of voluntary contributions received from supporters and donors who wish to honor Gail's dedication to this cause.
Eligibility
- Individuals whose work or study exemplifies commitment to anti-sexual assault awareness, policy, prevention, and advocacy on behalf of victims and survivors
What Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 9
- Total given
- $6.62M
- Median grant
- $646K
- Range
- $462K–$1.14M
- By dollars: Connecticut 100%. Top recipient cities: New Britain, CT; Meriden, CT; Willimantic, CT.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
YMCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Service · New Britain, CT
Financially assist member center
$1.14M
Women's & Families Center · Meriden, CT
Financially assist member center
$1.05M
Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut · Willimantic, CT
Financially assist member center
$761K
The Center for Family Justice · Bridgeport, CT
Financially assist member center
$706K
Rape Crisis Center of Milford Inc · Milford, CT
Financially assist member center
$646K
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