GNH Green Fund: Regular Grants

The GNH Green Fund offers grants up to $10,000 to support initiatives that enhance environmental quality, public health, and equity in the Greater New Haven area. The fund seeks innovative proposals addressing climate change, sustainability education, and community engagement. Eligible applicants include community-based organizations and established nonprofits serving New Haven, East Haven, Hamden, and Woodbridge. Applications must demonstrate clear impact, feasibility, and alignment with the fund's mission to promote a sustainable future and reduce pollution.

The Greater New Haven Green Fund promotes environmental quality, public health and equity in our community by providing grants and other incentives to support initiatives that contribute to a more environmentally sustainable future and reduce air, water and land pollution.
Regular Grants for amounts up to $10,000
The Green Fund seeks innovative proposals from committed organizations and individuals for activities that advance our mission which is to promote environmental quality, public health and equity in our community by providing grants and other incentives that contribute to a more environmentally sustainable future and reduce air, water and land pollution.
Organizing, advocacy and community engagement for environmental justice, including education about adverse health effects from pollution and tools to improve health outcomes.
Climate change resiliency and mitigation strategies.
Environmental / conservation / sustainability-oriented educational programs.
Sustainability initiatives, including but not limited to creating better community tools for households, businesses, organizations, etc. to integrate sustainability practices into their daily routines.
Increased public access to natural resources.
Air and water cleanup initiatives.
Innovative technology or processes to advance sustainability, climate resiliency and decrease pollution.
Applied research in environmental and public health areas that addresses community issues.
Community planning and advocacy activities contributing to healthier neighborhoods.
Small and Micro Grants for mission support and capacity building.
We encourage collaborative projects between environmental organizations and outreach organizations.
Our funding criteria are the following:

• Consistency with the Green Fund's mission and issue areas of interest.

Likely or projected impact on environmental equity and environmental quality based on proposed work and clear explanation of how and why the project will have an impact.
Evidence that the applicant will deliver on its promise in the specific proposal under consideration based on capacity (experience, committed resources, and/or management expertise), track record, evidence of support.
Plan to measure the impact of the work, and agreement and ability to report results of fund investment.
Cost and cost-effectiveness: budget is clear and appropriate for project.
Please refer to FAQ for additional informations.

Eligibility

We serve New Haven, East Haven, Hamden and Woodbridge residents by providing community grants for environmental initiatives that promote sustainability and a clean, healthy environment.Type of Organizations can be:Community-based Grassroots Organization Established Nonprofit

Ineligibility

Applications can't apply for more than one grant at the same time for example a microgrant and a small or large grant