Youth and Environment Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can apply for up to US $15,000 to run direct-service programs, trainings, or enrichment initiatives. Focused on children and teens, the Dan Paul Foundation invites Connecticut geology and environmental education programs that engage youth with clean air, water, and related issues to apply.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Geology
Connecticut early-stage social impact organizations working on scalable solutions for underserved communities can receive up to US $300,000 over three years for capacity, capital, and community support. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation backs innovative, impact-first models across sectors, so geology-focused ventures that fit its criteria and geographies may be eligible to apply year-round.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Tech-Enabled Social Impact Funding from Cisco
Connecticut nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle education, crisis response, or economic empowerment challenges can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including those touching climate resilience or green jobs, may be eligible if they meet Cisco’s global charity and overhead requirements.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Connecticut can apply for State Farm’s Good Neighbor Citizenship grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Projects in areas like disaster preparedness, community revitalization, and STEM education may benefit geology-related programs that strengthen local communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts or science programming, especially for youth, can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support through the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Connecticut organizations working in areas like performing arts, museums, arts education, or STEAM initiatives may be competitive if they have audited expenses over $2 million.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that run proven social service programs may be eligible for large-scale support, including organizations in Connecticut. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help expand effective efforts in poverty alleviation, housing, food access, workforce readiness, legal aid, reentry, and youth development, with awards of more than US $100,000.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Connecticut Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Connecticut nonprofits and other eligible charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community programs that improve local well-being. Focused on community health and welfare, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for support such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which may benefit geology-related outreach or education efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Education Grants
Organizations such as nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and government entities in Connecticut working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible projects must serve urban low-income children or youth in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Connecticut Community Programs Funding via Roche
Connecticut nonprofits and accredited charities can seek support for community, educational, environmental, humanitarian, and arts projects that fit Roche’s global philanthropy priorities. Grants from Roche help organizations pursuing sustainable development, science and education for youth, community and environmental initiatives, or contemporary arts and culture; local Roche affiliates fund programs based and operating within their own country.
La Roche, Inc.
Health and Human Services 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 may be eligible if their work in the U.S. advances human and social services that improve welfare for vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Connecticut Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits conducting charitable, scientific, medical, or educational work can apply for support from the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, with funds usable in Connecticut. With a mission to strengthen broadly beneficial programs, the Trust provides tax-exempt organizations with funding that may support geology-related education or research among other eligible activities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Bank of America Grants for Community Development
501(c)(3) nonprofits in Connecticut can apply for Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship support to advance economic mobility, basic needs, workforce development, and community development. Organizations with geology-related programming that intersects with environment, neighborhood preservation, or community revitalization may be eligible for these regional U.S. sponsorships.
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 501(c)(3) organizations and qualifying foreign entities, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social and human services work. With a mission to empower disadvantaged individuals, Gupta Family Foundation provides flexible, global funding that may benefit Connecticut organizations whose geology-related programs intersect with poverty, disability, or humanitarian needs.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Environmental Grants in Connecticut
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million working on environmental, sustainability, or related humanitarian programs in Connecticut can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants, with awards of US $1,000 - US $10,000. Organizations focused on environmental preservation, pollution, or justice that fit the foundation’s mission may be competitive.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Funding from Jesse W Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Connecticut can receive more than US $50,000 to tell impactful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports professional-quality communications that highlight real-world outcomes, which may benefit geology-related or environmental conservation initiatives operating in the state.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Connecticut Environmental Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Robinson Foundation provides Connecticut environmental and conservation nonprofits with single-year project funding. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations must be over three years old and serve communities in the Southern region below the Mason-Dixon line. Programs in nature and wildlife conservation, poverty relief, disaster relief, education, health, and related services may be supported.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community services can seek grants or event sponsorships that support key service and fundraising goals. Focused on community involvement, Insperity invites organizations in Fairfield and Hartford counties to apply if they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Connecticut Environmental Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working on environmental conservation, community services, or peacebuilding can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. Grants may benefit geology-related initiatives that intersect with environmental or community-focused projects in the state.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Youth and Basic Needs Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX location can apply for TJX Foundation grants supporting basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Connecticut organizations working near TJX stores or facilities may be eligible if they align with the foundation’s mission and giving guidelines.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Connecticut Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to strengthen community-based programs, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Connecticut nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for museums, cultural and performing arts, education, health facilities, environmental and wildlife protection, and community services. IRS-qualified organizations, including those with geology-related education or conservation components, can apply for projects where modest funding will have significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus 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, cultural enrichment, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants. Programs in hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and neighborhood revitalization may be eligible, with priority for organizations in major Ameriprise employee centers, including those serving Connecticut.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Connecticut
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Connecticut 501(c)(3) organizations seeking program funding in education, health care, social services, civic and cultural, or environmental work can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help U.S. nonprofits support one-year projects; most awards go to U.S.-based applicants with at least three years of financial activity.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Student Geology Funding from Geological Society
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Undergraduate and master’s students conducting geology or related field research in Connecticut can apply for the GSC Student Research Grant, awarding US $500 for field work expenses. Offered by the Geological Society of Connecticut, this program supports academic field projects in geology, Earth sciences, geosciences, environmental science, geography, or archaeology.
Geological Society of Connecticut
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Connecticut Communities
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life through economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S. geology organizations in Connecticut by funding community-focused programs in areas like poverty alleviation, job readiness, health access, and disaster relief.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Environmental Professionals of Connecticut Geology Grants in Connecticut
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Connecticut college students in geology or related environmental majors can receive scholarship support for advanced study. With a mission to assist future environmental professionals, Environmental Professionals' Organization of Connecticut provides Connecticut geology students and immediate family of EPOC members with approximately US $2,000 to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programs preparing them for technical environmental careers.
Environmental Professionals' Organization of Connecticut, Inc.
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Geology
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut and across the U.S. and Canada can seek funding for youth education, basic needs, food security, housing, and environmental stewardship projects through the True Inspiration Awards, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Chick Fil A Foundation supports programs that benefit children, families, and local communities; geology-related environmental initiatives may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. with strong, replicable community partnerships can seek recognition and support through the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award. Focused on impactful collaborations, it honors partnerships that measurably improve lives, address significant social issues, and may include Connecticut organizations working on geology-related community initiatives.
Mutual Of America Foundation