Selected Weaver awardees will receive:
Grants from $2,500 - $5,000
to support projects that strengthen connection and community.
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Celebrating the People Who Bring Us Together
Applications Now Open
WHO ARE WEAVERS?
Weaver Awards support local people creating local change. Weavers can be volunteers, artists, mentors, parents, youth leaders, organizers, teachers, faith leaders, or simply trusted neighbors who care deeply about their communities.
Brings neighbors together.
Creates opportunities for connection across differences.
Creates belonging.
Builds welcoming spaces for all in the community.
Builds trust.
Strengthens relationships & understanding among neighbors
Helps communities grow stronger.
Supports others and creates lasting impact
The Fairfield County Weaver Awards celebrate these Weavers and invests in the relationships that help communities thrive.
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Awardees may also:
Join a growing network of Weavers.
Particpate in community gatherings.
Receive local and national.
Who Can Apply?
- Adults
- Individuals 18+
- Grassroots nonprofits and communtiy groups (budgets under $250,000)
- Fairfield County Based work
Key Dates
- Weaver Advisory Board outreach:
July 22 to August 17 - Application Launches:
August 17
Applications Close: - September 10th
- Advisory Board Review Period:
September 21 to October 2 - Advisory Board Decision Meeting:
October 7 from 8:30 to 10 am - Weave Kickoff Convening:
November 10th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, location TBD
Community Led Selection
- Applications will be reviewed by a local advisory group made up of Fairfield County community members and leaders.
Do you know a Weaver? Maybe it's a neighbor organizing community dinners. A youth mentor. A cultural organizer. A block leader. A person creating spaces where people feel welcome. Or maybe... it's you!
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Join the Celebration!
The United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut will host community conversations, information sessions, networking events and storytelling gatherings. Come meet fellow weavers and learn more about the Weaver Awards.