Reimagine and Revitalize Community Reinvestment Program – Connecticut - fundsforNGOs

The Reimagine & Revitalize (R²) Program is a competitive grant program that supports community-based initiatives in municipalities and neighborhoods disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs.

Donor Name: United Way of Greater New Haven

State:

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2026

Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000

Grant Duration: 3 Years

Details:

Reimagine and Revitalize advances Connecticut’s social equity objectives by strengthening local capacity, addressing historical inequities, and fostering inclusive economic growth. Program funding is supported through licensing fees and revenues generated from Connecticut’s adult-use cannabis market and dedicated to social equity initiatives.

The Council’s Reimagine and Revitalize Program is funded through licensing fees and revenues generated from Connecticut’s adult-use cannabis market and dedicated to social equity initiatives. These funds are administered by the Council to support community reinvestment, workforce development, and technical assistance along with other initiatives consistent with the purposes of the Council.

Priorities

Projects applying for R2 funding must be within the following three specific program priorities:

Economic Development
- Economic development ignites economic growth by enhancing access to vital resources and capital to drive forward economic development initiatives, including shovel-ready projects. The long-term vision is to achieve sustainable wage growth and enhance existing brick-and-mortar projects in the DIAs.
- Funds also may be used to repair or make limited renovations to property owned by nonprofit organizations to make the spaces safe and accessible for program participants or to provide more usable space for programming (such as the installation of private rooms for counseling, installation of sports equipment, or other program-specific construction). Project under this program priority shall be completed by the end of the 3-year funding period.
Reentry Initiatives
- Reentry Initiatives (Justice-Impacted Adults and Youth) support the transition of justice-impacted individuals back into communities, focusing on reducing recidivism and promoting social reintegration. Eligible organizations offer
  resources like job training, housing assistance, counseling, educational programs, and community engagement. Ultimately, this effort aims to enhance programs, strengthen services for affected areas, and empower individuals with the skills and resources needed for successful reintegration.
Youth Initiatives
- Youth Initiatives funding will be directed toward programming that provides educational or social opportunities, mentorship, or other resources to support the development of children and youth and provide opportunities for a positive future. This priority aims to empower under-resourced youth with the tools they need to thrive academically and socially, enhancing their overall well-being and positively impacting their communities.

Funding Information

Funding available: $36 million
Minimum Award Size: $75,000
Maximum Award Size: $300,000

Grant Period

October 01, 2026 – September 30, 2029.

Uses of Funds

Salaries and fringe
CBOs direct program expenses
Stipends may be used by CBOs for eligible costs relating to eligible expenses that have been previously identified as part of the application and grant funding proposed budget.
Mileage expenses are limited to direct program costs and attendance to mandatory grant events
Administrative costs (maximum of 10% of award)

Geographical Areas

Investments will be directed to the following 10 regions across Connecticut (R2 Regions):
- Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford/East Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, New London/Norwich/Windham, New Haven/East Haven/West Haven, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury.

Eligibility Criteria

Nonprofit CBOs with 3 or more years of experience providing programs aligned with one or more of the program priorities.