Project PEACE Impact Fund

Project PEACE Impact Fund is sponsored by Global City Norwich. The Project PEACE Impact Fund offers competitive grants to nonprofits, schools, churches, and government agencies in Norwich, CT, that run programs serving economically and socially disadvantaged residents.

Project PEACE - Global City Norwich An initiative that puts money behind the programs, people, and organizations building a safer, stronger, more opportunity-rich city. PEACE – Pathways to Economic Advancement & Community Empowerment. Global City Norwich created Project PEACE because investment in community shouldn’t stop at events and programs; it should reach the people, places, and organizations that need it most.

PEACE funding goes directly to nonprofits, community groups, and organizations in Norwich that run programs that improve people’s lives, as well as to the individuals and families who call this city home.

PEACE Impact Fund: Grants to organizations & nonprofits The Anchor Program: Basic needs & workforce support for individuals & families Opportunity to Grow: Business & workforce advancement funding The Impact Fund is GCN’s competitive grant program that puts real money behind the organizations already doing the work in Norwich.

Through Project PEACE, we award between $5,000 and $30,000 to nonprofits, schools, churches, and government agencies running programs that serve economically and socially disadvantaged residents across our city.

We fund programs focused on three core areas: Public Safety — initiatives that create safer neighborhoods and communities Family Support — programs that strengthen and stabilize families Expanding Opportunity — pathways that open doors for Norwich youth and adults The application to apply is now: OPEN $5,000 - $30,000 Per Grant Funded by the State of Connecticut Rolling Basis Until Funds Depleted The Anchor Program provides flexible funding for emergency assistance to individuals and families experiencing barriers to stability and self-reliance.

Using a wraparound approach, the program helps participants address urgent basic needs and workforce advancement, and connects them to additional resources and services to promote long-term stability. How to Access the Anchor Program The Anchor Program is referral-based.

Depending on the type of support you need, here’s how to get started: Basic Needs Assistance — Please reach out to Norwich Human Services to complete an intake and receive a referral. (860) 823-3778 Business or Entrepreneurship Assistance — Contact us directly at peace@globalcitynorwich. com .

Flexible / Emergency Assistance For: Individuals & Families Basic Needs & Workforce Advancement Referral Only (Basic Needs) / Direct Contact (Business) Contact Norwich Human Services or GCN Connect. Belong. Support.

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