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COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT INVITATION

The William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund was offering immediate support to communities in Connecticut responding to current events related to COVID-19. 

We invited groups to apply for funding to give urgent support to our communities. This support could include crisis response that addresses the physical, social, emotional wellbeing and safety of those most affected by racism and poverty.

Please note: grants will be restricted to 501(c)3 or fiscally sponsored groups in Connecticut. Preference will be given to current grantees. Requests over $10,000 should contain specifics about the direct response applicants have in mind, a budget, and how the proposed response is keeping with the organization's capacity and experience. 

We recognize that there are many important needs arising during this crisis. However, we did not funding the following requests: 

• Funding assistance for core staff and work that is the regular work for organizations,

• Lost wages or salary income for individuals or organizational staff,

• Replacing the value of anticipated lost revenue for organizations,

• Requests from school districts for staff, equipment or technology for distance learning programs, and  

• All requests for work done outside of Connecticut or from organizations based outside Connecticut that may do work in Connecticut.

                           Please note that these grant applications are currently on hold