Creag Foundation Grants for Connecticut Human Services
501(c)(3) nonprofits with at least one year of status and innovative approaches to social problems can apply for Creag Foundation’s invitation-only grants, which may support human services and related work in Connecticut. Organizations advancing new models that could impact housing stability or community well-being may be especially relevant; initial contact is via letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Youth Housing and Welfare Funding from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth housing, homelessness, and basic needs in Connecticut and beyond can apply for DanPaul Foundation grants up to US $15,000. Focused on child welfare, education, and poverty relief, this funding may benefit affordable housing and homelessness programs that directly serve the health and development of young people.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Affordable Housing Funding for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Focused on safety, education, and community development, State Farm Companies Foundation invites U.S. educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies to seek support for initiatives including affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization. Connecticut nonprofits working on equitable, affordable housing and related community development may be eligible.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Support for Cultural Programs
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Connecticut and across the U.S. can seek funding for arts and science programs that engage youth and demonstrate lasting impact. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation supports established 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses of at least $2 million, offering program, capital, and limited general or endowment support for museums, performing arts, arts education, and STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Affordable Housing Funding from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. working on equitable and affordable housing and related social services can seek more than US $100,000 to support program, capital, or general operations. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help larger, well-established groups in Connecticut and beyond address chronic poverty and strengthen families through scalable, proven solutions.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Affordable Housing Funding from Connecticut Department of Housing
Nonprofits, municipalities, CHDOs, for-profit developers, and individuals in Connecticut can obtain loans or grants to develop or preserve affordable housing, including rehabilitation, new construction, demolition, and homeownership support. Grants from Connecticut Department of Housing also cover rental housing, relocation, pre-development loans, CHDO operating costs, and homebuyer education to benefit low- and moderate-income households.
Connecticut Department of Housing
Connecticut Community Programs Funding via La Roche
Nonprofit charities in Connecticut can seek support for humanitarian, educational, environmental, or cultural projects that strengthen communities and social services. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide that promote sustainable development, engage local partners and employees, and are managed by accredited charities; housing-related community development efforts may be eligible within these priorities.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Connecticut nonprofits providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and support for women and girls. Organizations whose affordable housing work intersects with homelessness services or human and social services may be eligible within the foundation’s global and U.S. focus areas.
Semnani Family Foundation
Connecticut Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in charitable, educational, scientific, or medical fields can apply for funding that supports broad-impact services within the U.S. With a mission to advance general welfare, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides support to soundly managed organizations, which may include those integrating affordable housing into their wider community programs.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Foundation Grants for Connecticut Housing
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting affordable and supportive housing, emergency shelter, and related basic needs can apply for the Bank of America Charitable Foundation Sponsorship Program. Funding may support community development, workforce development, and neighborhood preservation efforts that advance economic mobility and social progress for low- and moderate-income residents, including housing-focused initiatives.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those addressing housing-related poverty and homelessness in Connecticut, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. With a mission to foster self-reliance, Gupta Family Foundation provides funding to smaller organizations in select countries, including the U.S.
Gupta Family Foundation
Economic Mobility Grants for Nonprofits from Connecticut Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 10, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and municipal entities in Connecticut can seek funding for educational equity, youth development, job training, economic security, and affordable housing initiatives through the Building Equitable Opportunity Grant. Connecticut Community Foundation typically awards $5,000 to $15,000 to programs that build equitable pathways out of poverty and improve long-term economic mobility in its 21-town service area.
Connecticut Community Foundation
Health and Housing Grants for Nonprofits from Connecticut Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 10, 2026
Connecticut nonprofits and municipal entities working on health disparities, environmental justice, and equitable, affordable housing can apply for $5,000 - $15,000 from Connecticut Community Foundation. Connecticut affordable housing groups can access funding for advocacy, eviction prevention, safe housing, and related basic needs, including core operating support and system-change efforts within the foundation’s 21-town service area.
Connecticut Community Foundation
Connecticut Community Foundation Support for Housing
Applications due Sep 10, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, municipal entities, or groups with a fiscal sponsor in Connecticut can seek $5,000 - $15,000 to support Southbury residents, including equitable and affordable housing, basic needs, and related services. Connecticut Community Foundation prioritizes collaborative projects and may also fund core operations, health, youth, aging, arts, environment, and cultural heritage programs.
Connecticut Community Foundation
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, including those in Connecticut, can seek more than US $50,000 to tell impactful stories about their work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports media and communications projects that highlight real-world outcomes, which may benefit housing or community-focused initiatives within its pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Connecticut Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Robinson Foundation provides Connecticut 501(c)(3) organizations with single-year funding for programs such as poverty relief, family and youth services, education, medical assistance, disaster relief, and related humanitarian efforts. Eligible nonprofits must serve communities in the Southern region, be active for more than three years, and demonstrate tangible, meaningful impact; housing-related services may be eligible within these priorities.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships that strengthen local impact. Focused on community involvement, Insperity invites eligible charities connected to its employees, client base, or local communities to request financial, volunteer, or in-kind support once per year.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Connecticut nonprofits working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support their charitable programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations may use grants to advance initiatives that respect people, the environment, and all forms of life, which can include efforts connected to equitable and affordable housing.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities supporting education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, or environmental programs in Connecticut communities near a Georgia-Pacific facility may be eligible for this funding. The Georgia-Pacific Foundation prioritizes projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in its manufacturing communities, which can include housing-related community development efforts.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office in Connecticut can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants supporting basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Organizations serving vulnerable families and children, including those providing shelter or housing-related basic needs, may be eligible after completing an initial questionnaire.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Connecticut Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek funding for environmental, human services, disaster relief, or other community programs, including operating support. Lawrence Foundation typically awards US $5,000 - US $10,000 as unrestricted grants, so nonprofits with affordable housing or related community services may be eligible if their work fits these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Housing and Stability Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing shelter, supportive housing, homeownership support, or adult self-sufficiency services can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants. Programs in Connecticut may be eligible if they fit the Meeting Basic Needs focus and, ideally, engage Ameriprise volunteers or serve communities near Ameriprise employee centers or as part of national efforts.
Ameriprise Financial
Women and Girls Housing Funding from Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
Nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups in Greater New Haven supporting women and girls through housing, economic mobility, education, leadership, or health programs can seek up to US $15,000 for direct services, advocacy, or organizing. Focused on equitable and affordable housing, the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven invites Connecticut organizations improving women’s housing stability and related supports to apply.
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Connecticut Stability
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut working to improve economic stability, mobility, and basic needs may be eligible for project, general operating, or capital support that benefits local communities. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports efforts such as poverty and homelessness services, workforce readiness, health and social services, and disaster relief in areas where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Housing
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing housing and direct services for young people and families in Connecticut can seek funding for community-focused programs, including affordable housing support. Chick Fil A Foundation supports community, youth development, and related environmental initiatives across the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, and Singapore with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc