Community Grants
Building A Better Tomorrow
Throughout Fairfield County, these non-profits are focused on community development activities that build stronger and more resilient communities. They build progressive communities by promoting safer neighborhoods, ensuring stable and affordable housing, investing in sound environmental conditions and building economic self-sufficiency.
The Foundation provides grants to support nonprofit organizations through direct program funding and general operating grants, as well as endowments, scholarships, and capital campaigns. We support non-profits in the communities of Stamford, Greenwich, Darien and New Canaan.
Vision: To put the Rotary Four Way Test into action.
Of the things we think, say or do:
- Is it the TRUTH?
- Is it FAIR to all concerned?
- Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
- Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
Mission: To enhance non-profit services to the Stamford, Greenwich, and Darien communities. There is a special emphasis on the Stamford community.
Areas of Focus:
- Supporting Education
- Growing Local Economies
- Promoting Peace
- Fighting Disease (including Fighting Food Insecurity)
- Providing Clean Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene
Criteria:
- Aligns with Rotary’s Area of Focus
- Project driven
- Enhances an existing service
- Pilots an idea
- Demonstrates collaboration with other organizations or other funders
- Sustainable after the funding has ended
- Does not provide for general operating support
- Does not fund other scholarship programs