Unrestricted Community Grants (Fairfield County Foundation)
Who can apply: Organizations must be designated 501(c)(3) by the IRS, be physically located in and serving Fairfield County, or demonstrate that a significant number of people or clients served reside in Fairfield County. Applicants may apply only once within a calendar year after reaching the grant application stage, subject to stated exceptions.
Deadline: The published 2026 cycles had preliminary deadlines of January 12 and July 13, with full applications due January 30 and July 31. The next published recurring cycle is not explicitly listed beyond 2026; the dates are rolled forward based on the recurring twice-yearly schedule.
