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Connecticut Education Grants

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Child Health Research Awards Program
$200,000
Charles H. Hood Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2026

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This program provides funding to early-career researchers in New England to support innovative studies that improve child health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
Elizabeth Carse Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Elizabeth Carse Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut focused on improving education and child welfare, particularly through training programs for teachers and direct services to children.

Education
Nonprofits
Eversource Energy Community Grant Program
$10,000
Eversource Energy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This program provides small grants to organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire that focus on improving community wellness, education, clean energy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and economic development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
John Slade Ely Fund Grant
$50,000
John Slade Ely Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Haven area to promote and enhance engagement with contemporary and visual fine arts through exhibitions, programming, and educational initiatives.

Arts
Nonprofits
Bruce N. Griffing Trust Grant
$7,500
Bruce N. Griffing Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2027

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve youth in Derby and Shelton, Connecticut, focusing on projects in areas like education, health, and early childhood development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program
Contact for amount
Santander Bank
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Arts Fund for Region One in Connecticut
$1,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support for arts education initiatives that benefit K-12 students in specific towns of Northwest Connecticut, enhancing their access to creative opportunities and professional artistic engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
Contact for amount
Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that deliver educational, human services, and healthcare programs for underserved populations in Waterbury, Connecticut, and nearby communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Local Preservation Partners Grant
$50,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (State Historic Preservation Office)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

This program provides matching funds to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for projects that promote historic preservation through education, planning, and community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Building Equitable Opportunity Grant
$15,000
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Waterbury, Connecticut, to support educational equity, job training, and economic stability for marginalized communities, particularly BIPOC families and low-income individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
Arts and Culture
$15,000
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut to enhance access to arts programs, particularly for historically marginalized communities, and to support BIPOC artists in fostering inclusive cultural experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Child Care Program Facilities Improvement Grants
$3,000,000
Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC)
State

Application Deadline

May 26, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for licensed child care programs in Connecticut to make necessary improvements to their facilities, ensuring they meet safety and quality standards.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

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

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

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
R. S. Gernon Trust Grant
Contact for amount
R.S. Gernon Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Norwich, Connecticut, that provide essential education, health, and human services to underserved communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Organizing Grant
$40,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 23, 2026

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
Active Transportation Microgrant Program
$5,000
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

This program provides up to $5,000 in funding to municipalities, schools, health districts, and nonprofits in Connecticut to promote safe and sustainable transportation options, particularly for youth and underserved communities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust Grant
Contact for amount
Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Haven, Connecticut, to support educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives, with a focus on arts and youth programs.

Arts
Nonprofits