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Impact Fairfield County Announces 2026 Grant Finalists and Continued Growth in Collective Giving
More Than $270K to Be Awarded at May 6 Grant Awards Celebration
Impact Fairfield County (“Impact”), one of Fairfield County’s leading women’s collective giving organizations, is pleased to announce its 2026 grant finalists: Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders, Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, ElderHouse, Food Rescue US, The Carver, and The Center for Family Justice.
Selected from a competitive pool of 74 applicants, this year’s finalists represent a diverse range of nonprofit organizations addressing critical needs across Fairfield County. Following a comprehensive, member-driven review process, these organizations were chosen for their strong leadership, measurable impact, financial stewardship, and the transformative potential of their proposed initiatives.
With a membership of more than 270 women, Impact will award over $270,000 in grants this year, continuing its commitment to high-impact, collaborative philanthropy across Fairfield County.
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Finalists will present their proposals at the 2026 Grant Awards Celebration on May 6th at Serafresca at the Italian Center in Stamford, CT. Following the presentations, Impact members will vote to determine two grant recipients, each of whom will receive over $100,000 to support their initiatives. The remaining finalists will each receive a $20,000 unrestricted operating grant.
“This year’s finalists reflect the depth, innovation, and dedication of the nonprofit community in Fairfield County,” said Impact Co-President Annika Kennon. “As our membership continues to grow, so does our ability to support transformational work. We are proud to bring our members together to learn about these organizations and collectively invest in their impact.”
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Building on the momentum of its milestone anniversary, Impact continues to expand both its membership and its grantmaking capacity, with the support of Impact’s Corporate Partners, including The Ashforth Group, Stamford Health, Athena Books, Beyond Fitness, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP, Clear Harbor Asset Management and Crane Song Photography.
About Impact Fairfield County: Impact is a collective giving organization whose mission is to empower women to engage in local philanthropy through deeper knowledge and active participation in grantmaking. By pooling annual membership contributions, Impact FFC provides large, transformational grants to nonprofit organizations serving Fairfield County. Since its founding in 2015, Impact FFC has awarded over $2.6 million in grants to local nonprofits.
For more information, please visit Impact’s new website at: impactfairfieldcounty.org.
