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Connecticut Education Grants

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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
Erwin C. Bauer Charitable Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Erwin C. Bauer Charitable Trust Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that offer education, conservation, agricultural programs, medical care, public health, housing, and social services specifically for the residents of Madison, Connecticut.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
CCFA Community Grants
$1,500
East Hartford Commission on Culture and Fine Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides financial support for community arts and cultural projects in East Hartford, helping to fund activities like concerts, workshops, and public art installations.

Arts
County governments
Katharine Matthies Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Katharine Matthies Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific Connecticut towns to support educational, health, and human services initiatives for underserved populations, with a focus on preventing cruelty to children and animals.

Health
Nonprofits
Implementation Grants
$35,000
Connecticut Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Connecticut-based nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and recognized tribes in executing humanities projects that enhance public understanding of history, culture, and society, particularly in relation to the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Child Care Business Expansion Grant Program
$25,000
Women’s Business Development Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides cash grants to licensed child care businesses in Connecticut to support their expansion efforts, enabling them to create more child care slots and improve their operations.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Simple Gifts Fund
$800
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This fund provides financial assistance to young residents aged 13 to 19 in the Berkshire Taconic region for participating in summer arts enrichment programs, covering costs like tuition and supplies.

Education
Individuals
Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation
Contact for amount
Marjorie Moore Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Kensington, Connecticut, that deliver essential human services or health care programs to underserved populations.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Planning Grant
$25,000
Connecticut Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Connecticut-based nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and recognized tribes in planning humanities-focused projects that promote diverse perspectives and community engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits
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
Marion Isabell Coe Fund
Contact for amount
Marion Isabell Coe Fund
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Litchfield County, Connecticut, that offer essential human services and housing assistance to underserved adults, particularly those needing help to stay in their homes.

Housing
County governments
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
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
Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program
$75,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in Connecticut for projects that manage and control aquatic invasive species and harmful algal blooms, while promoting public education and awareness.

Environment
City or township governments
Edward R. Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP)
$160,000
Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Connecticut for initiatives aimed at reducing gun violence through crisis intervention training, public education, and promoting safe firearm storage.

Safety
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Autism Community Impact Grant
$15,000
The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families, particularly in underserved communities in New England and Central Florida.

Health
Nonprofits
Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund
Contact for amount
Westport Weston Family YMCA
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance educational and enrichment opportunities for children and young adults in Westport and nearby Connecticut communities.

Education
Nonprofits