Funding Amount

Most grants under $1,000; program limited to less than $5,000 annually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Rapid Response Grant Program

Status: Active rolling grant program

Purpose: Supporting emergency and time-sensitive opportunities

Eligibility:

  • 501(c)3 organizations

  • Initiatives with 501(c)3 fiscal sponsors

  • Work must benefit residents in one or multiple towns within Foundation for Community Health's catchment area
  • Geographic Scope: Foundation for Community Health's catchment area (17 communities across Connecticut and New York)

    Grant Amounts:

  • Most grants under $1,000

  • Program limited to less than $5,000 annually in total funding
  • Funding Criteria:
    Grants support work that aligns with the Foundation for Community Health's mission and funding priorities, defined as:

    Emergency: The unexpected and unplanned event or situation that requires an immediate and time-limited response

    Time Sensitive: An opportunity that is short-term in duration

    Timeline: Requests are typically approved within 2 weeks

    Contact: Sarah, Program Lead (happy to connect one-on-one to discuss the grant program and answer questions)

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    Applications follow a rolling deadline process.

    Required Information:
    Specific application materials not detailed in provided content, but applicants should contact Sarah, Program Lead, directly for guidance.

    Submission: Contact foundation to discuss time-sensitive or emergent need

    Timeline: Requests are typically approved within 2 weeks

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsdisaster-reliefhardship

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