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Connecticut grants for Small businesses

Explore 37 grant opportunities

Targeted Brownfield Development Loan Program
$6,000,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and other eligible entities for the assessment, remediation, and development of brownfield sites to promote community revitalization and economic growth in Connecticut.

Environment
City or township governments
Child Care Business Expansion Grant Program
$25,000
Womenโ€™s Business Development Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to licensed child care providers in Connecticut looking to expand their operations and increase their capacity to serve more families.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Environmental Grants
$50,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Eastern Connecticut that work to protect the environment, promote community well-being, and engage youth, particularly from underserved backgrounds, in environmental stewardship and education.

Environment
Nonprofits
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Composting for Community Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Thriving Families Grant
$30,000
United Way of Greater New Haven
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations that help underserved job seekers in Greater New Haven overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable careers.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Canton Greater Together Community Fund
$6,500
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This initiative provides $100,000 to support nonprofit organizations and individuals in Canton, helping them address local community needs and promote civic engagement.

Youth
City or township governments
Saunders Fund for the Sick and Infirm of Naugatuck
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides financial support for initiatives that improve the physical and mental health of residents in Naugatuck, Connecticut, by promoting access to quality healthcare and addressing public health challenges through community collaboration.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Granby Greater Together Community Fund
$25,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This initiative provides funding to individuals and organizations in Granby, Connecticut, to empower the community in addressing local needs through collaborative projects that promote civic engagement and inclusivity.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Accelerate: A WBDC Grant Program
$25,000
Womenโ€™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
Business Builder Subawards
$100,000
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses in the Northeast to enhance their operations, expand markets, and improve post-harvest activities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Program
$250,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Avon Greater Together Community Fund
$250,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit projects that enhance civic participation and community engagement for residents of Avon, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable town.

Health
City or township governments
Title V Competitive Sexual Risk Avoidance Education
$450,000
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children ; Families - ACYF/FYSB)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in underserved states and territories to implement educational programs that encourage youth aged 10 to 19 to avoid non-marital sexual activity and promote healthy life choices.

Youth
Nonprofits