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Connecticut Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

Explore 69 grant opportunities

Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket People’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Farmington Greater Together Community Fund
$7,500
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (HFPG)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Farmington, Connecticut, to support community-driven projects that promote civic engagement and inclusivity for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for a qualified organization to operate and enhance a digital training platform that supports the professional development of peer support specialists in New York.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
Manchester Greater Together Community Fund
$5,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

This opportunity invites Manchester residents aged 14 and older to join an advisory committee that influences grantmaking decisions to support community initiatives and enhance local well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Investment Fund 2030
$676,000,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Connecticut to support economic development projects that benefit historically underserved communities, focusing on equity and inclusion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Southbury Community Trust Fund
$15,000
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations in Southbury, Connecticut, to implement collaborative projects that improve community well-being in areas such as social services, health, youth development, arts, and environmental conservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
J. Walton Bissell Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
J. Walton Bissell Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Metro Hartford area that are working to create positive change and provide direct services to underserved individuals and families.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grow Grants
$4,000
The Grassroots Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots community groups in New England that focus on environmental initiatives and social justice, providing financial assistance for projects led by volunteers or small teams.

Environment
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
Resident Engagement Grant
$25,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Greater Hartford that aim to boost civic engagement and address social justice issues within marginalized communities.

Community Development
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.

Education
Nonprofits
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 provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Waterbury, Connecticut, focused on promoting social justice and equity for marginalized communities through capacity-building and strategic development initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Community Organizing Grant
Contact for amount
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and community groups led by people of color and marginalized communities in Greater Hartford to enhance civic participation and drive policy change on issues like housing, education, and health care.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Grants
$25,000
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut, to enhance community services and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Black Giving Circle Fund in Connecticut
$20,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Connecticut to support projects that improve mental health for Black men and boys through training or awareness campaigns.

Health
Nonprofits