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Connecticut Humanities Grants

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George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
George A. & Grace L. Long Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2027

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut that deliver educational, cultural, human services, and health care programs to underserved populations.

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
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation New York
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
Contact for amount
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve underserved populations in New London, Connecticut, focusing on educational, cultural, healthcare, and human services initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Hartford Foundation’s Small Agency Grant Program
$10,000
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides financial support to small or all-volunteer organizations in Connecticut focused on projects or operational needs that promote equity and dismantle structural racism in Greater Hartford's Black and Latinx communities.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Herbert and Louise Whitney Fund Community Preservation Grants Program
$1,250
Historic New England
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 17, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations in New England for projects that preserve and share the diverse histories of their communities through the conservation of buildings, landscapes, and collections.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Partners in Preservation Grants
$20,000
Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office’s (SHPO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

These grants provide matching reimbursement to Connecticut municipalities and 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofits for projects that advance the goals of the State Historic Preservation Office through education, awareness, promotion, outreach and visioning initiatives. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) offers matching, reimbursement Partners in Preservation (PIP) Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut municipalities and 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofits for projects that advance the goals of the State Historic Preservation Office through a variety of historic preservation education, awareness, promotion, outreach and visioning initiatives

Humanities
Nonprofits
Basic Human Needs Emergency Assistance Grant
$30,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 26, 2025

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greater Hartford, Connecticut, to deliver essential emergency services and support for vulnerable residents facing basic needs like food security, medical aid, and financial assistance.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Ledyard Rotary Foundation Grants
$1,000
Ledyard Rotary Foundation, Inc.
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2024

Date Added

Apr 5, 2024

The Ledyard Rotary Foundation offers annual grants targeting community organizations within the local area, emphasizing support for emergency relief, educational enhancements, quality of life improvements, health care access and quality enhancements, and addressing social problems. This initiative aims to benefit the residents of Ledyard and southeastern Connecticut but is also open to supporting state, national, and international programs. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual deadline: May 15th

Education
Nonprofits
Materials Management Infrastructure Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Connecticut municipalities and regional entities for projects that improve waste management infrastructure and promote recycling and waste reduction initiatives.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF)
$20,000
Connecticut State Historic Preservation Office’s (SHPO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

The Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF) program by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development provides financial support for maintaining and repairing non-profit and municipally owned buildings listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. Grants range from $5,000 to $200,000, require a one-to-one match, and are reimbursed upon project completion. Contact Erin Fink at Erin.Fink@ct.gov for more information.

Humanities
Nonprofits
The Dammann Fund Grant
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The Dammann Fund
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jun 5, 2024

The Dammann Fund Grant invites applications from qualified charitable organizations operating in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester, and Charlottesville, VA. The fund is dedicated to supporting programs that align with its mission of fostering development in two key areas: teen parenting and mental health. This grant program is designed to provide resources to organizations that can demonstrate a clear commitment to these focus areas and contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve. The fund's strategic priorities are clearly defined by its commitment to programs that enable the development of parenting skills in young parents and those that foster independent living skills for the mentally ill. These two areas reflect the foundation's theory of change, which posits that by investing in these specific interventions, they can achieve significant and positive societal impact. The grant aims to support initiatives that are not only well-conceived but also demonstrate a direct link to improving the lives of individuals in these vulnerable populations. Target beneficiaries for the Dammann Fund Grant are young parents seeking to develop parenting skills and individuals with mental illness who require support in achieving independent living. The impact goals are centered on enhancing the capabilities of these beneficiaries within the specified geographic regions. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided text, the expectation is that funded programs will demonstrate tangible improvements in parenting skills for young parents and increased independent living skills for individuals with mental illness. Organizations are required to submit new applications each year, implying a continuous assessment of program effectiveness and outcomes. The Dammann Fund places importance on supporting publicly-supported charitable organizations, ensuring that grant funds are utilized ethically and in alignment with Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code. The fund explicitly states ineligibility for grants to individuals, capital or annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences, or travel, highlighting its focus on programmatic support. Grant recipients are eligible for funding for a single program for up to three consecutive years, reinforcing a commitment to sustained impact and allowing for long-term program development and evaluation.

Health
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
John Slade Ely Fund Grant
$50,000
John Slade Ely Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
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
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
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
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