The grant application cycle opens November 1 and closes on November 30 each year. The application is currently closed.

St. John’s Community Foundation considers applications for grants once each year, in late February. To be considered for funding, your organization must submit its application before the close of the November grant cycle. Only grants which support programs within the greater Stamford community will be considered.

Agencies will be notified in April by the Foundation on the amount of the grant awarded to them when the funds will be released to them.

The Foundation gives priority to new initiatives. We do not fund operating expenses and do not prioritize funding the same programs year after year. Grant amounts generally range from $500-$10,000. Larger amounts will be considered for new program initiatives and all programs must serve the greater Stamford community. Grant requests must be submitted using the St. John’s Community Foundation application form.

Eligible programs must fall into one of the categories listed below:

Basic Needs – Includes basic needs for low-income individuals, including food, shelter, financial support, and critical services that are often not available for very low-income individuals and families.

Educational Enrichment – Includes extra-curricular programs that support the arts, enhance student learning, provide opportunities for students to achieve greater success in school or prepare them to be successful in post-secondary school activities. This category includes programs that seek to eliminate the achievement gap between students.

Crisis Services – Includes crisis prevention programs for individuals and families, support services for those in crisis and programs that assist in recovery and transition after a crisis.

Economic Opportunity – Includes programs that help individuals and families make long-term improvements to their situation, such as job training, job placement and adult education.

The Foundation does not fund:

• Public school programs.

• Foundations for the care of specified individuals.

• Projects beyond the Stamford community.

If you have any questions about the application, please contact your St Johns Foundation liaison directly. For new applications, please email us at foundation@stjohns-stamford.org.

Completed grant applications can be submitted by email at foundation@stjohns-stamford.org.