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Connecticut grants for Nonprofits

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Dammann Fund Program
Contact for amount
The Dammann Fund, Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester County, and Charlottesville, Virginia, that focus on improving parenting skills for teen parents and promoting independent living for individuals with mental illness.

Health
Nonprofits
Willimantic Basic Needs Fund Grants
$8,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports programs that help Windham residents achieve self-sufficiency by improving economic security, access to nutritious food, and reducing homelessness.

Energy
Nonprofits
Environmental Grant Program
$5,000
The Rockfall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative environmental projects that promote preservation, conservation, restoration, and education in the Lower Connecticut River Valley, targeting eligible nonprofits, municipalities, and schools in specific towns.

Environment
Nonprofits
Wethersfield Greater Together Community Fund
$10,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and resident groups in Wethersfield, Connecticut, for community projects that address local needs and promote inclusivity in areas such as youth mental health, support services, and diversity initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Northwest Community Bank Foundation Grant
$25,000
Northwest Community Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Connecticut to improve community services in areas such as education, healthcare, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Charles Parker Trust for Public Music Grant Program
Contact for amount
Charles Parker Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in New Britain, CT, that promote music and arts, enhancing public music programs and accessibility to music education for the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Request for Grant Proposals for AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant
$5,000
AARP Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and municipal governments in Connecticut for innovative projects that improve the quality of life for residents aged 50 and older by enhancing community livability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Annual CommunityFirst Grant Program
Contact for amount
First County Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, that deliver essential services in community development, affordable housing, and educational enrichment for families and children.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant
$150,000
The Cigna Group Foundation (Cigna)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on improving veteran mental health through stable housing solutions and supportive services in select states.

Health
Nonprofits
The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund
$250,000
The Cigna Group Foundation (CGF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based nonprofit organizations in Hartford, Connecticut, and St. Louis, Missouri, to improve healthcare access and address mental health and substance use challenges in underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

Health
Nonprofits
Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund
$15,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Glastonbury, Connecticut, to implement projects that enhance local quality of life and promote inclusivity and civic engagement.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Norwich Youth Grants
$15,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports programs that empower economically and socially disadvantaged youth in Norwich through education, mentoring, health services, and community engagement initiatives.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Accelerate: A WBDC Grant Program
$25,000
Women’s Business Development Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides financial support of up to $25,000 to women-owned small businesses in Connecticut that have previously received WBDC funding and are seeking to expand their operations through targeted investments.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Planning & Building for Social Justice Grant
$100,000
Leever Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-led initiatives in Waterbury, Connecticut, that aim to address systemic inequities and promote social justice through capacity-building and infrastructure development.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Long Island Sound Ecosystems Grant Program
$1,500,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 13, 2025

This program provides funding for habitat restoration and green stormwater infrastructure projects in Connecticut's coastal and watershed areas to improve ecological resilience and water quality.

Environment
Nonprofits
Connecticut Historic Preservation Matching Grants
$10,000
The 1772 Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut for various historic preservation projects, such as restoring building exteriors and upgrading safety systems.

Arts
County governments
Herbst Fund for Eye Research
$15,000
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This fund provides financial support for community education, research, and training initiatives focused on eye health and diseases, with a preference for projects based in Connecticut.

Health
Nonprofits
Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program
$100,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects in the Appalachian region that protect wildlife habitats and enhance ecological connectivity, targeting community organizations, municipalities, and tribal nations.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Summer Program
$50,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing inclusive and enriching summer programs for youth and individuals with disabilities in Hartford and its surrounding areas.

Youth
Nonprofits