Near & Far Aid Association Grants

The Near & Far Aid Association is dedicated to combating poverty in Fairfield County through its grant-making initiatives. Annually, the organization allocates over $1 million to local agencies focused on providing essential services such as food, shelter, and educational support. By funding innovative programs that promote economic stability and self-sufficiency, Near & Far Aid aims to create lasting change and uplift the community, ensuring better futures for vulnerable populations.

NOTE: Our application period runs from June 15 to July 15 each year and is by invite only.
We work to eliminate poverty in Fairfield County by finding and funding programs that seek to achieve lasting change.
Each year Near & Far Aid makes a positive impact on thousands of people in Fairfield County by granting over $1 million to the best local agencies that are targeting poverty and changing lives.
We accomplish our mission by finding and funding programs that provide life’s most basic necessities, as well as those that seek to achieve lasting change.
Emergency Services
Food, shelter and clothing. Sadly, thousands of people in Fairfield County don’t have access to these basic necessities. Near & Far Aid grants fund the most effective providers of relief to the neediest in our community.
Economic Security
Job training, financial literacy, affordable housing. With proper support services and a path toward self-sufficiency, the funds granted by Near & Far Aid assist the working poor and provide stability and hope.
Education and Support
All children have a right to a safe home and an education regardless of zip code. Near & Far Aid is firmly committed to Fairfield County’s children. Our funding provides safe spaces to learn and thrive as well as offering protective services.

Eligibility

We fund agencies and programs serving impoverished communities in Fairfield County.