United Way of Greater New Haven awards $3 Million in Grants to Local Organizations
NEW HAVEN, Conn., November 9, 2026 – United Way of Greater New Haven has awarded grants to 22 community-based organizations across sectors ranging from economic development, re-entry initiatives, and youth initiatives. The funding will support organizations with a strategic focus on long-term community revitalization by strengthening local capacity, addressing historical inequities, and fostering inclusive economic growth.
After a competitive statewide process, United Way of Greater New Haven was selected to act as grant manager for the Social Equity Council (the Council) Reimagine & Revitalize (R²) Program in the New Haven region. The Council has dedicated $36 million over a 3-year period in funding statewide through a program to reinvest cannabis sales tax monies to communities disproportionately affected by the War on Drugs.
“United Way of Greater New Haven is excited to partner with the State of Connecticut Social Equity Council to launch Reimagine and Revitalize in East Haven, New Haven, and West Haven. This investment of more than $3 million over three years will support economic development, reentry, and youth initiatives, helping turn our shared commitment to our neighbors into opportunities that build a stronger future,” said Kelly Fitzgerald, Vice President of Financial Security.
United Way’s recently announced awardees include:
- CitySeed Inc.
- Greater Dwight Development Corporation Inc.
- Christian Community Action Inc.
- The Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology (ConnCAT)
- ReadyCT
- Huneebee Project Inc.
- dae, Inc.
- Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK)
- Clifford W. Beers Guidance Clinic Inc.
- Connecticut Violence Intervention Program Inc.
- Prosperity House Inc.
- Connecticut Veterans Legal Center
- HT CT Inc., dba Hang Time
- Believe in Me Empowerment Corporation (BIMEC) Inc.
- 4-CT
- Leadership, Education, Athletics in Partnership (LEAP)
- Squash Haven
- Latinas in Leadership Inc.
- Youth Entrepreneurs
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Inc.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater New Haven
- Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Program
About United Way of Greater New Haven:
For 105 years, United Way of Greater New Haven has been bringing people together to turn challenges into possibilities and hope into action. Together, we’re building communities where children are nurtured, families are thriving, and neighbors have opportunities to reach their full potential. Join us at www.uwgnh.org.