Connecticut DEI Capacity Funding via Community Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in Greater New Haven seeking short-term consultant support for organizational capacity or diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work can apply for grants up to US $2,000. Grants from Community Foundation for Greater New Haven help cover coaching, assessment tools, consultant fees, retreats, and related expenses for DEI-focused projects in its twenty-town Connecticut service area.
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Costco Foundation Youth and Health Grants in Connecticut
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut supporting children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary grants from Costco Foundation. Funding supports community programs in areas like child welfare, youth services, and children’s health. Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that fit these priorities may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Connecticut Innovation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Connecticut nonprofits and impact-driven startups with up to US $300,000 to scale early-stage solutions for underserved communities. Organizations tackling social, environmental, or equity challenges with scalable, systems-focused models may be eligible, including those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of broader impact work.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Greater Hartford Gives Community Grants in Connecticut
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Greater Hartford residents with programs addressing systemic inequities can seek funding for projects, operations, or capital needs. The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation offers regular grants prioritizing basic human needs, health, education, arts, workforce and economic development, and initiatives aligned with dismantling structural racism and reflecting the racial and ethnic diversity of the communities served.
Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Connecticut Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Connecticut can apply for funding that supports food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and healthy lifestyles. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to request support, and groups advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in these areas may be eligible.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Connecticut Community Programs Funding via Roche
Nonprofit charities in Connecticut can seek support for humanitarian, educational, environmental, and contemporary arts initiatives that promote sustainable development and community benefit. Grants from Roche help organizations worldwide, including Connecticut groups, deliver high-quality projects managed by accredited charities and may support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within these broader program areas.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Connecticut nonprofits working on health, education, or humanitarian services for marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs in the U.S. or abroad. Grants may support healthcare access, women and girls, children’s health, literacy, disaster relief, and related human and social services that advance equity and inclusion.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Grants for Connecticut Inclusion
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits running diversity, equity, and inclusion or related community programs can apply for sponsorship support from Bank of America Foundation; awards fund events and initiatives. Funding may support efforts in preserving neighborhoods, workforce education, basic needs like hunger and shelter, arts and culture, environmental projects, and broader community development.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Connecticut Community Foundation Grants for Connecticut Youth Travel
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and municipal entities in Connecticut supporting group domestic or international travel for youth under 21 can apply for up to US $3,000 to fund trips. Connecticut Community Foundation supports cross-cultural youth experiences that promote diversity, justice, equity, and direct connections among young people from varied cultures in its 21-town service area.
Connecticut Community Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Inclusion
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in Connecticut, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. With a mission to foster self-reliance, Gupta Family Foundation provides annual and multi-year grants to smaller 501(c)(3) organizations and qualifying foreign entities.
Gupta Family Foundation
Connecticut Land Conservation Council Grants for Connecticut Land Conservation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) land trusts dedicated to land conservation can apply for the Transaction Assistance Grant Program, with awards up to US $20,000 for transaction-related project costs. Funding from Connecticut Land Conservation Council covers appraisals, title work, environmental site assessments, surveys, and recording fees for conservation easement or fee property projects, which may support organizations advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in conservation access and benefits.
Connecticut Land Conservation Council
New England Foundation Performing Arts Grants in Connecticut
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, tribal governments, and public agencies presenting performing arts events can apply for New England Foundation for the Arts’ New England States Touring grants, with awards up to US $15,000 for artist fees. New England-based organizations serving diverse or BIPOC communities may be especially competitive for these touring and community engagement projects.
New England Foundation For The Arts
Storytelling and Impact Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in the U.S., including Connecticut, can seek the Storytelling Grant to share the impact of their preservation, education, or wellness work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds projects that communicate real-world change, which may benefit diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within these focus areas.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Technology Funding for Blind Members from NFB Connecticut
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Blind NFB members in Connecticut can receive up to US $500 for assistive technology purchases that support accessibility and inclusion. The National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut provides these twice-yearly grants, with purchases made through the NFBCT office, which may benefit nonprofits and community groups advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for people with vision impairments.
National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut
Connecticut Human Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children, families, veterans, people facing poverty, or in need of disaster relief or medical assistance can access funding through Robinson Foundation for single-year, program-focused support. Eligible organizations must be over three years old and serving communities in the Southern region; diversity and inclusion efforts within these areas may be eligible.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services programs or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships. Focused on strengthening communities, Insperity invites nonprofits that engage its employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where its employees live and work to apply; organizations may request support once per year.
Insperity
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities in Connecticut communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports initiatives that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability in its manufacturing communities, which may include diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within these focus areas.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community development, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants to support hunger relief, housing, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. Connecticut organizations focused on inclusion, economic stability, and access to services may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise employees or advisors are actively engaged as volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Connecticut Basic Needs Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Jan 17, 2027
Nonprofits, schools, and public agencies in Windham, Connecticut can seek funding for basic needs programs that promote self-sufficiency, food security, and homelessness prevention. With a mission to strengthen economic stability and opportunity, Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut provides up to US $8,000 for evidence-based, client-informed services that may advance diversity, equity, and inclusion goals.
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Nature Conservancy Grants for Connecticut Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Connecticut can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians grants, awarding up to US $100,000 for fee and easement land acquisition. Funding covers capital, project development, stewardship, community engagement, and related operational costs that deliver equitable community and environmental benefits.
The Nature Conservancy
Connecticut Community Foundation Arts Grants in Connecticut
Applications due Mar 17, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and municipal entities in Connecticut can receive funding for arts and culture programs that expand access and address disparities, especially through BIPOC-led, culturally responsive work. Connecticut Community Foundation supports participatory arts, artist development, and community-focused creative initiatives that can advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in local communities.
Connecticut Community Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Connecticut Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports community-focused organizations in U.S. locations where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates; groups advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion within these priorities may benefit.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation Support for Local Inclusion
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Connecticut focused on youth education, storytelling, or community engagement can apply for Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation’s Local Impact Grants to expand inclusive, community-centered programming. Organizations must operate within the NBC or Telemundo Connecticut market, meet revenue and expense thresholds, and serve local, often underrepresented, communities through equitable access and opportunities.
The Comcast Nbcuniversal Foundation
Food System Justice Funding from North Star Fund
Applications due May 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations advancing equitable, ecologically sound, and economically robust food systems in Connecticut can receive US $10,000 to support their work. With a mission to strengthen regional food systems, North Star Fund’s Community Food Funders Champions Award honors groups with strong racial justice analysis and representative leadership; Connecticut diversity, equity, and inclusion nonprofits focused on food access or sustainable agriculture may be competitive.
North Star Fund
US $125,000 - US $175,000
Connecticut Poverty Pathways Funding via Arbor Brothers
Letter of inquiry due Jun 9, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Connecticut building pathways out of poverty, often through education or job training, can access funding through Arbor Brothers; awards US $125,000 - US $175,000 per year in flexible, multi-year support plus intensive consulting. 501(c)(3)s focused on economic mobility and nonprofit growth may be especially competitive, including those advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion for low-income communities.
Arbor Brothers Inc
Connecticut DEI Event Funding via Valley Community Foundation
Applications due Jul 17, 2027
Connecticut nonprofits hosting community events that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion can seek sponsorship support, with awards up to US $2,500. Valley Community Foundation funds organizations located in or serving Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton that comply with applicable anti-discrimination laws and strengthen the Naugatuck Valley community.
Valley Community Foundation