
Grantmaking
The Perrin Family Foundation is currently engaged in working with our multi-year grant recipients and a strategic planning process and will not be engaged in new grant making at this time. If you are engaged in youth-led social change efforts in Connecticut, and would like to share your work with us, please introduce yourself and your group by emailing info@perrinfamilyfoundation.org.
What We Fund
We understand youth-led social change as a long-term process that builds the confidence, knowledge, skills, and collective leadership of young people while addressing the root causes of injustice and inequity in their lives and communities. Our grantmaking programs are designed to support organizations centering youth voice to implement social justice though youth leadership and youth organizing practices.Please be aware that PFF is currently providing multiyear support to a core group of grantees and is not in a position to support new applicants.
In addition to the specific criteria associated with each grant program, all organizations eligible for funding must exhibit a commitment to the following organizational practices:

YOUTH-ADULT PARTNERSHIPS
Organizations must create opportunities for youth to work in partnership with adults to take on authentic, meaningful, decision-making roles in the programs and organizations in which they participate. Youth voices are valued, respected, and acted upon.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL
COMMUNITY IMPACT
1. YOUTH-ADULT PARTNERSHIPS
Organizations must create opportunities for youth to work in partnership with adults to take on authentic, meaningful, decision-making roles in the programs and organizations in which they participate. Youth voices are valued, respected, and acted upon.
2. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT MODEL
3. COMMUNITY IMPACT
Where We Fund
The Perrin Family Foundation is committed to supporting the healthy growth and development of young people in under-resourced communities across Connecticut. Organizations that are not working in Connecticut are not eligible for grant support.
Who We Fund
We provide funding opportunities to organizations of various sizes and believe in supporting work led by community leaders. The organizations we support must engage young people between the ages of 13-24. We fund organizations with independent 501c3 status or groups that are fiscally sponsored by a tax-exempt organization. Preference is given to small, nascent, and/or grassroots organizations.
Grant Programs

Youth Organizing

Critically Conscious
Youth Development

INTERMEDIARY SUPPORTS
