APPLY FOR THE Know Your
Neighbors
Fund.
$200 grants for projects that bring people together in New Haven
We believe that strong communities are built one neighbor at a time. Our micro-grants program empowers New Haven residents to create simple, meaningful opportunities for neighbors to meet, connect, and build lasting relationships.
Applications are now closed for this round. Sign up for our Civic Works Newsletter for updates on future rounds.
Apply for next round!how it works
Meet these simple requirements to bring your neighborhood event to life:
Organized by New Haven Resident: Applicant must be a New Haven resident and the event that takes place in New Haven.
Free & Open to the Public: The event must be free of charge and open to the public. No tickets, fees, or restricted access.
Ideally, Recurring: This grant is meant to be a spark to ignite regular neighborhood activities like Sunday pickup basketball games.
Storytelling: Applicant will provide a simple report that provides (1) Answers to 3-4 questions about your experience; (2) The # of neighbors who came; (3) 2-3 pictures of the event; and (4) A short story or quote from the gathering.
For this round, Know Your Neighbors is funded in part by With Neighbors — which will receive your report, may like to feature your story, and will be the administer of the funds.
The Know Your Neighbors Fund has supported all kinds of projects including. Learn more about our funded projects.
PAST
GRANTEES
Read about our past grantees to see how neighbors across New Haven have brought their communities together with $100 to $200 grants.
Other Grantees
Sunday Cider
Sunday, October 25th 8-10am at 109 Foster Street
Neighbor Organizer: Lauren Langford
Fall Movie Series + Q&A
October 21st, 7:15pm at 79 Lawrence Street
Neighbors Organizer: Frank Amaefuna
Neighborhood Chronicles & Future Mailbox
November 14th at Westville Patio
Neighbor Organizer: Sun Queen
Youth Leadership Summit
Saturday, November 14, 2026 from 9am-12pm at Metropolitan Business Academy
Neighbor Organizer: Alex Conaway
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church “Hello East Rock” Event
November 14th, 7:30am at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church (100 Lawrence Street)
Neighbor Organizer: Jacquelyn Pheanious
Family Potluck in East Rock Park
Date TBD (Rescheduled because of rain) at East Rock Park
Neighbor Organizer: Amy Curtis
Maxine’s Mercy Stand + Read Aloud
October 30th, 5-7pm, Stevens Street
Neighbor Organizer: Maxine Harris-Branham
Hill South Block Clean Up
November 1st, 10am-1pm
Neighbor Organizer: Lynete Joyner
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway with Women of the Village
Tuesday, November 24th, 1-3pm at NHPD Substation on Charles Street
Neighbor Organizer: Women of the Village in Dixwell
Jazz Up Your Old/New Tee & Get to Know Your Neighbor
January 30th, 12-6pm
Neighbor Organizer: Jasmine Bennett
Free Public Sauna & Cold Plunge
January 9th at 11am at Lighthouse Point Park
Neighbor Organizer: Ali Oshinski
The souper supper club
Date and Location TBD
Neighbors Organizer: Dorian Dean
Community Speak Out on Schools
Wednesday, 6-7:30pm (10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4) at Varick Church (246 Dixwell Avenue)
Neighbor Organizer: Mahdere Yared
Me and My Mentor
Saturday, December 12th from 11am-1pm at Dixwell Senior Community Center (197 Dixwell Avenue)
Neighbors Organizer: Brittany Baines
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