Funding for Programs Supporting Young BIPOC Women and Youth in Connecticut (USA)
GrantID: 75480
Grant Funding Amount Low: $35,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $35,000
Summary
This grant program provides long-term support to emerging, youth-led organizations primarily led by people of color. Grants are awarded for a multi-year period, with a total value of $210,000 over six years, typically distributed as $35,000 per year. The funds are designed to support general operating costs, organizational growth, and capacity-building, giving recipients flexibility to strengthen both their programs and infrastructure.
The opportunity prioritizes groups that are led by young people and focus on social justice issues, including reproductive, gender, racial, economic, and immigration justice. Eligible organizations generally have smaller annual budgets and may be fiscally sponsored rather than formally registered as nonprofits. This approach ensures that under-resourced and emerging organizations can access funding without facing administrative barriers.
The program is invite-only, with potential recipients identified through outreach and networks connected to the funders. The emphasis is on long-term impact, giving grantees the stability to grow sustainably and build organizational capacity while pursuing their mission.
In summary, this grant opportunity is ideal for small, youth-led organizations led by people of color that focus on justice and social impact. It provides significant, flexible financial support over several years, along with resources to help strengthen the organization’s operations and programs.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Connecticut that are actively involved in Community Development & Services. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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