The Greater New Haven Green Fund is now accepting grant proposals for environmental projects related to pollution reduction and environmental justice. The Fund will distribute $50,000 this fall through three grant levels:
- Major Grants of $3,000-10,000,
- Small Grants of $500-3,000, and
- Micro Grants of up to $500
Nonprofit organizations and community groups working to improve the environmental quality of life in the New Haven region are invited to apply. Please visit GNHgreenfund.org to learn more.
The submission deadline for Major Grants and Small Grants is October 1st, 5 P.M. Micro Grants will be considered on a rolling basis at the Green Fund's regular board meetings.
The Green Fund was established during the formation of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority. New Haven and adjacent communities bear the burden of the operation of the Authority's facilities, and the fund seeks to offset resulting impacts on air, land, and water. The Green Fund has also received funds under a community benefits agreement with PSE & G, the operators of the New Haven Harbor Generating Station, to support (a) community-based education about air quality and the adverse health effects from air pollution and (b) environmental justice initiatives to improve air quality in lower Fair Haven and the New Haven Port area.
Press inquiries may be made to Chris Ozyck, President, Greater New Haven Green Fund, at 203-627-0178 or Lynne Bonnett, Treasurer, Greater New Haven Green Fund, at 203-468-7035 or email info@GNHgreenfund.org .
For further information or to download application forms and guidelines, visit www.GNHgreenfund.org.
Applicants are asked to send completed grant requests to:
Greater New Haven Green Fund
C/0 The Grove
71 Orange St.
New Haven, CT 06510
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