Community Microgrant Program
The City of Stamford administers the Community Microgrant Program to support neighborhood level projects that improve quality of life across Stamford. The program provides small grants for sustainable and innovative initiatives identified by residents and community groups. Projects that create long term community benefit, invest in physical spaces and tools, and pilot new ideas are prioritized. The program has 75,000 dollars available for 2024, and grants may range from 1,000 to 10,000 dollars. Funds may support a wide range of activities based on local needs as identified by applicants. Eligible applicants include Stamford based nonprofit and charitable organizations as well as resident groups without legal nonprofit status that secure a fiscal agent such as a local 501(c)(3) organization or a city department. For profit organizations and individuals are not eligible. Projects must serve Stamford neighborhoods and residents. Applications are due May 3, 2024. Grant duration is not specified. Additional information is available from the City of Stamford.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$75,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
The following entities are encouraged to apply for the Community Micro-Grant Program: Stamford-based nonprofit or charitable organizations Organizations that are not 501c3 entities Please Note: Applicants who do not have legal nonprofit status will need to identify fiscal agents (local 501c3 organization or City Department) willing to be responsible for handling grant funds on their behalf. The following entities are NOT eligible for the application process: For-profit organizations Individuals.
Geographic Eligibility
Stamford
Application Opens
April 18, 2024
Application Closes
May 3, 2024
Grantor
City of Stamford
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