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Crane Family Fund
$4,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 15, 2025

Date Added

May 31, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Berkshire Taconic region for innovative projects that improve environmental quality and promote community health, with a focus on engaging at-risk and low-income youth.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Active Transportation Microgrants 2024
$5,000
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 27, 2024

Date Added

Jun 18, 2024

The Catholic Foundation of Michigan's grant program is designed to inspire charitable giving and support Catholic parishes, schools, and nonprofit organizations. The Foundation's core mission is to assist donors in investing in the future of these entities by providing grants that align with Catholic teachings and serve communities primarily in Michigan. The program seeks to empower organizations whose values and behaviors are consistent with Catholic principles, ensuring that funded projects contribute to the broader goals of the Catholic faith community. The grant program targets a wide range of beneficiaries within the Catholic sphere, including Archdiocesan, religious, or parish-sponsored nonprofit organizations, local nonprofit organizations adhering to Catholic Social Teaching, and various Catholic educational and formation initiatives. The overarching impact goal is to strengthen the Catholic community in Michigan by addressing vital social service needs, fostering vibrant parish life, and enhancing Catholic education and spiritual development across all ages. The program aims to create a strong, welcoming, and supportive environment for individuals to encounter Christ and grow in their faith. The Foundation focuses its grants on three major areas: Empowering Social Outreach, Building Vibrant Parish Life, and Fostering Catholic Education and Formation. In social outreach, the priority is to respond to essential social service needs such as food, shelter, and medicine, leveraging both internal and external organizations aligned with Catholic Social Teaching. For vibrant parish life, the focus is on creating welcoming Catholic parishes, supporting resource development for community outreach, and encouraging training and new staff positions. In Catholic education and formation, priorities include supporting innovative faith formation, fostering high-quality ministries for various age groups, improving access to parochial schools, and promoting leadership development. The expected outcomes of the grant program are multifaceted, aiming for tangible improvements in the communities served. Measurable results could include increased access to social services for vulnerable populations, enhanced participation and engagement in parish activities, and improved quality and accessibility of Catholic educational and spiritual development programs. The Foundation's strategic priorities are rooted in the Gospel call to serve others, the importance of the parish as a faith community's home, and the value of lifelong Catholic education and formation. This theory of change suggests that by investing in these key areas, the Foundation can contribute to a more robust, compassionate, and spiritually enriched Catholic presence throughout Michigan.

Transportation
City or township governments
Aquatic Invasive Species Control in Connecticut
$75,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Dec 6, 2024

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This program provides competitive funding to municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Connecticut to combat and educate the public about the impacts of harmful aquatic invasive species in local waterways.

Energy
City or township governments
Community-led Youth Development Grant
$20,000
Carolyn Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 2, 2025

This funding opportunity supports youth development programs in New Haven, Connecticut, specifically targeting underrepresented youth aged 13 to 18 through established organizations and community-led initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Ensworth Charitable Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Ensworth Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits in Hartford, Connecticut, and surrounding areas that serve underserved populations through educational, cultural, health, and arts programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Thomas J. Atkins Memorial Grant Program
$65,000
Thomas J. Atkins Memorial Trust Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports educational, health, and human services programs that assist underserved communities in Middlesex County, Connecticut, with a focus on alleviating human distress, particularly in Middletown.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Grant Program
$5,000
Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that empower youth through physical fitness, literacy, and community engagement initiatives, particularly in New England.

Youth
Nonprofits
EPOC Environmental Grant Program
Contact for amount
Environmental Professionals Organization of Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 22, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and municipalities in Connecticut to implement local environmental projects that promote protection, education, and sustainability through community engagement.

Environment
Nonprofits
Andover Greater Together Community Fund
$10,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and community initiatives in Andover, helping to address local needs and enhance civic engagement.

Community Development
Small businesses
Community Impact Mini-Grant
$10,000
City of Norwalk
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Norwalk, Connecticut, to enhance health, education, and community safety services for residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Direct Services to People with Physical Disabilities in Connecticut
$60,000
Harold & Rebecca H. Gross Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut that deliver direct services to individuals with physical disabilities, focusing on hands-on assistance in health, human services, and education.

Environment
Nonprofits
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants
$2,500,000
Comcast NBCUniversal
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2026

This program provides unrestricted funding to community-focused nonprofit organizations in select U.S. markets, supporting initiatives in youth education, storytelling, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Quick Grant Program
$4,999
Connecticut Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding for small-scale public humanities projects in Connecticut that promote community engagement and understanding of history and culture.

Arts
City or township governments
Chelsea Groton Foundation Grant
$10,000
Chelsea Groton Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut and Rhode Island that focus on community growth in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation Grant
$5,000
Jewett City Savings Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides financial support to non-profit organizations that serve low- to moderate-income households and enhance community life in the areas where Jewett City Savings Bank operates.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Giants Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Giants Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut that focus on youth development through health, education, fitness, and football engagement initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Grants to benefit Communities in Connecticut
$30,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community initiatives in southeastern Connecticut that empower youth and address basic needs, focusing on collaboration and measurable outcomes to enhance well-being in lower-income areas.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Men & Boys’ Fund
Contact for amount
Main Street Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support programs aimed at improving the quality of life, self-sufficiency, and community impact for men and boys in specific towns in Connecticut.

Education
Nonprofits
George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund
Contact for amount
George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This fund provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations that improve health, education, youth development, the arts, and environmental enjoyment for residents of Glastonbury, Connecticut.

Health
Nonprofits