2023 Micro Grant Applications Now Open In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — The Mayor’s Office is now accepting grant applications for the 2023 Community Micro-Grant Program.

The Community Micro-Grant Program (formerly the Neighborhood Grant Program) has awarded small grants for community-specific projects aimed at improving the quality of life across Stamford’s neighborhoods.

Depending on the needs of a particular area, as determined by people who live there, grant funds are available to help a range of resident groups – from informal grassroots organizations and well-established associations to community-wide efforts – by supporting the activities and projects important to applicants.

This year, the Community Micro-Grant Program has $75,000 available to invest in Stamford’s neighborhoods.

"We are so pleased to offer these grants that provide an opportunity for neighborhood groups and nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in their communities," said Mayor Caroline Simmons in a news release.

Last year, the city awarded grants to 19 organizations ranging from $1,150 to $10,000.

2022 awardees include:

• Concerned Clergy
• Cove Neighborhood Association
• Fairgate Farm, Inc.
• Ferguson Library
• Friends of Belltown
• Glenbrook Neighborhood Association (GNA)
• Hoops 4 All
• Hubbard Heights Association
• Police Athletic League
• Pollinator Pathways
• Project Music
• Saw Mill Association
• Shippan Point Garden Club
• Stamford Public Education Foundation (SPEF)
• Springdale Neighborhood Association
• Stamford Art Association/RiseUp Arts
• Stamford Senior Center
• Sylvan Knoll
• Take Back Carwin Park

For more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply, visit: Community Micro-Grant Program 2023.

All questions and applications should be directed to communitygrants@stamfordct.gov or mailed to:

Janeene Freeman
Special Assistant to the Mayor for Community Partnerships & Engagement
888 Washington Blvd, 10th Floor
Stamford, CT 06901