Transforming Systemic Inequality Grant
Who can apply: Applicants must be incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or operate under an authorized fiscal sponsor; have a minimum annual budget of $150,000 or partner with an organization that does; receive no more than 15% of annual organizational budget from the grant and request no more than $50,000; and have a Waterbury footprint through an office, regular presence, or collaborating organization. Work must impact the region including Waterbury. Individuals, capital campaigns, 501(c)(4) institutions, schools, organizations with budgets under $150,000 or over $2 million, and entities funded in other 2026 Leever grant rounds are ineligible.
Deadline: Eligibility survey closes October 19; full proposals are due October 23. Clarification calls occur November 2-6 and award decisions are announced in late November.