DISCRETIONARY GRANT PROPOSAL

Applicants seeking a Discretionary Grant of $10,000 or less should submit a Concept Paper that briefly describes the proposed work to be completed under the grant.  Applicants seeking a Discretionary Grant of over $10,000 and up to $25,000 will be required to submit an "unsolicited grant" application click here.  These grant applications are accepted throughout each year and are not constrained by the application dates listed.

Phase I: Concept Paper
All prospective applicants are required to submit a two-page summary of the proposed project detailing the importance of the issues to be addressed, the goals, the objectives, the outcomes and the strategies to be used to achieve the proposed outcomes. Additionally, the Concept Paper should include a timeline (illustrating what is to be achieved over the life of the project), estimates of the total funds needed to successfully implement the project, the amount being requested from the foundation and, where appropriate, a list of other sources of funding (both actual and/or requested).  Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their project idea with the foundation’s vice president of program & evaluation prior to submitting a Concept Paper.

Please submit the Concept Paper to: Grants Manager, Connecticut Health Foundation, 74B Vine Street, New Britain, CT 06052.  Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.