$22,000 Available to Mobilize Volunteers

Beginning in November 2011, N2N LifeLine is providing mini-grants to civic, neighborhood, and faith groups to help cover the costs of a service project that relates to the mission of N2N. The mini-grants are designed to encourage hands-on involvement in helping our neighbors

Please note: Traditional non-profit organizations that provide direct services are not eligible for this grant.  There will be a grant opportunity for service providers in January 2012.  

Mini-Grant Application Guidelines

• Applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis, until the funds are fully distributed. $22,000 is available for mini-grants.
• Incomplete applications will not be considered for funding.
• Mini-grants should be used to mobilize volunteers around projects related to emergency food and shelter. Click here for a list of project ideas.
• Mini-grant funds may be used to expand/enhance existing projects or to start a new project that can be one-time or ongoing.
• Projects should be completed by March 31, 2012.
• Mini-grants are available up to $1,000. Organizations may not apply for more than one mini-grant.
• Mini-grant recipients will be expected to document their projects through photographs and stories submitted online. *

* All organizations that submit photographs and stories will be eligible for a prize of $1,000, which they may use to further their existing project, create a new service project, or donate to a non-profit of their choice. Prize winners will be drawn randomly from all groups that complete the reporting requirement.

Either apply on-line or print out aplication and mail or e-mail to:

Sarah Dunn, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator
United Way of Greater New Haven
900 Chapel St -10th Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
sdunn@uwgnh.org

Questions?

Call Sarah at 203-691-4208