New Haven Direct Services Grants Program
In 2004, the Annie E. Casey Foundation/Casey Family Services collaboratively launched a grant-making strategy designed to increase opportunities for families in New Haven, the headquarters for Casey Family Services. The strategy merges funding for direct service organizations with the development of strategic partnerships that can influence and leverage neighborhood-based and family- and community-strengthening initiatives.
A core component of the grant-making strategy is a focus on Family Economic Success (FES) initiatives that support families with children in an effort to increase their financial stability. Drawing upon demographic data, recommendations from community leaders and grantees, and an assessment of existing efforts, Casey supports organizations that work to help New Haven families obtain quality employment, increase their incomes, and build financial resources while avoiding pitfalls and predatory financial services. Over the years, grant recipients have reported that the awards helped them to leverage additional funding from other sources.
The New Haven Direct Services Grants Program issues an announcement of available funding at the start of each year.
In addition to its grant-making strategy, the New Haven Direct Services Grants Program provides additional services to build the capacity of the community’s social service safety net for vulnerable families and children.
The Elm City Fellows
A leadership program designed to develop the skills of next-generation nonprofit and public executives to better the lives of vulnerable children and families. View the list of current and past Elm City Fellows.
Technical Assistance
The grants program staff sponsor technical assistance on a range of topics, including grant writing and results-based accountability. View the New Haven calendar for more information on upcoming sessions.
The Center for Working Students
In partnership with Gateway Community College, Casey provides funding and leadership for a resource center that helps students develop the skills needed to secure jobs that pay a living wage able to support a family. A group of additional New Haven-based organizations are seeking to expand the Center for Working Students to be a resource for working families in the community.
Professional Development and Learning Series
To build the capacity of local nonprofit leaders, Casey offers a menu of training workshops, seminars, and brown-bag conversations throughout the year. These opportunities were designed with the educational needs of Casey’s grantees in mind, addressing timely issues and nonprofit trends.
Learn More
- Download the 2010-2011 application and announcement for the Elm City Fellowship for Children and Families, a leadership development program.
- View the 2010 Professional Development and Learning Series Catalog (PDF).
- View the announcement for the 2010 New Haven Direct Services Grants Program (PDF). Applications are no longer being accepted.
- View the a list of previous New Haven Direct Services Grants Program recipients.
- Read New Haven Together!, the electronic newsletter of the New Haven Direct Services Grants Program.