Costco Foundation Community Services Grants in Connecticut
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary support from the Costco Foundation; awards fund program needs rather than capital or equipment. Land conservation organizations that also provide youth, educational, or human services programming in their communities may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Forest Conservation Funding from USDA NRCS
Private and tribal landowners in Connecticut can receive support to restore, enhance, and protect forestland resources, including habitat for threatened or endangered species and carbon sequestration projects. Focused on land and habitat conservation, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service of Connecticut offers HFRP easements and restoration agreements for qualifying forested properties.
USDA: Natural Resource Conservation Service of Connecticut
Safety and Community Grants for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Focused on safety, education, and community development, this program invites U.S. educational institutions, government entities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies to seek support for initiatives like disaster preparedness, community revitalization, and STEM education. Connecticut organizations working on land or habitat conservation that intersect with these priorities may be eligible.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Support for Culture
U.S. 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million seeking program, capital, or limited general support may be eligible for large-scale arts and sciences funding, including in Connecticut. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes youth engagement, artist development, arts education, and STEAM-focused science programs, generally awarding more than US $100,000 to well-established organizations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can seek Hearst Foundation support for social service programs addressing chronic poverty and economic hardship. Grants fund program, capital, and general support, with a minimum size of more than US $100,000. Connecticut organizations working on community needs and stability may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities in Connecticut working on education, child health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible projects must be based in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Health and Human Services Funding from Semnani
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities worldwide, including the U.S. Semnani Family Foundation focuses on healthcare access, disaster relief, women and children’s health, literacy, and social services. Connecticut groups working on land conservation that also address these human welfare needs may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Connecticut DECD Historic Preservation Grants in Connecticut
Connecticut nonprofits and municipalities planning historic preservation surveys, reports, and pre-development studies in Connecticut can seek funding for consultant-led planning work. Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development supports projects like historic designation reports, archaeological surveys, municipal preservation plans, and feasibility or adaptive reuse studies, which may complement broader land and habitat conservation efforts. Awards range from US $5,000 - US $20,000.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Land Conservation Funding from USDA NRCS
Applications due Jul 27, 2026
Connecticut organizations developing innovative tools, practices, or technologies for natural resource conservation on private lands can access funding through the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service; awards range from US $20,000 - US $300,000. Projects may address land and habitat conservation, sustainable agriculture, soil health, water and air quality, or wildlife habitat challenges in the state.
USDA: Natural Resource Conservation Service of Connecticut
Connecticut Land Conservation Council Grants for Connecticut Land Trusts
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) land trusts focused on land conservation can apply for Connecticut Land Conservation Council’s Transaction Assistance Grants, awarding up to US $20,000 for transaction-related project costs. Funding supports Connecticut conservation projects’ appraisals, title work, environmental site assessments, surveys, and recording fees for easement or fee property acquisitions protected in perpetuity.
Connecticut Land Conservation Council
Land Conservation Funding from Buck Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 28, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public agencies in Connecticut working on land and habitat conservation may be eligible for the Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation’s invite-only support. Funding can include general operating, restricted project support, and low-interest program-related investments for land conservation projects aligned with the foundation’s strategic goals.
Peter And Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation Inc
Connecticut Land Conservation Funding via DEEP
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Connecticut land and habitat conservation groups can access funding through the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for urban and community forestry projects that expand or improve tree canopy. Grants up to US $200,000 support activities like tree planting, invasive species management, urban wood utilization, and related workforce development in communities of need across Connecticut.
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Connecticut Community Foundation Support for Conservation
Applications due Sep 10, 2026
Nonprofit and municipal organizations in Connecticut can seek US $5,000 - US $15,000 for programs benefiting Southbury residents, including environmental awareness and conservation of land, water, and wildlife. Connecticut Community Foundation prioritizes collaborative projects and may support land and habitat conservation efforts that fit within its Southbury Community Trust Fund priorities.
Connecticut Community Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Environmental Grants in Connecticut
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on environmental, land, or habitat-related projects in Connecticut can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support their programs. Organizations must have budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25%, and may also work in education, children’s services, or humanitarian aid.
Hansen Family Foundation
Connecticut Land Conservation Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Agricultural producers in Connecticut seeking support for land and habitat conservation can use this program to fund on-farm conservation and risk-mitigation projects. USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service of Connecticut offers cost-share assistance for practices like water and irrigation improvements, tree planting, soil erosion control, integrated pest management, and transition to organic farming, with awards up to US $50,000.
USDA: Natural Resource Conservation Service of Connecticut
Connecticut Land Conservation Funding via Watershed Fund
Full proposal due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, municipalities, schools, and regional health districts in Connecticut can seek up to US $10,000 to acquire interests in watershed land and support environmental education. The Watershed Fund backs projects benefiting South Central Connecticut Regional Water District residents and protecting public drinking water supply watersheds and aquifer protection areas.
The Watershed Fund
The Watershed Fund Grants for Connecticut Land Conservation
Full proposal due Oct 1, 2026
Focused on environmental education and watershed protection, organizations in Connecticut can apply for The Watershed Fund’s support for land acquisition, conservation easements, and related projects. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, municipalities, schools, and regional health districts serving residents of the South Central Connecticut Regional Water District, with awards up to US $10,000.
The Watershed Fund
Connecticut Conservation Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Connecticut land and habitat conservation nonprofits can receive support for environmental and nature-focused projects, including wildlife and habitat protection. Robinson Foundation provides Southern-region 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years with single-year program funding, not capital projects, which may benefit conservation groups also working on poverty relief, education, disaster response, or related community needs.
Robinson Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding 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 can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants supporting basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Connecticut organizations doing this work, including those whose land conservation efforts intersect with vulnerable families and children, may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Connecticut Conservation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to help impactful community programs, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Connecticut land and habitat conservation nonprofits with grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. IRS-qualified U.S. organizations working on environmental and wildlife protection or related community-based initiatives may apply during the foundation’s spring or fall award rounds.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
USDA NRCS Conservation Stewardship Grants in Connecticut
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Producers and landowners in Connecticut managing working lands or nonindustrial private forest land can apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program to support ongoing and new conservation practices. Administered by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Connecticut, CSP offers five-year contracts with annual payments to enhance soil, water, air, wildlife habitat, and overall environmental stewardship.
USDA: Natural Resource Conservation Service of Connecticut
New York Community Trust Habitat Grants in Connecticut
Applications due Feb 5, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and educational institutions in the Connecticut portion of the Long Island Sound watershed can apply for New York Community Trust’s Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund, awarding US $15,000 - US $200,000 for conservation projects. Funding supports land and habitat conservation, restoration, and stewardship that advance Long Island Sound health, resilience, and environmental justice.
The New York Community Trust
Community Foundation Support for Connecticut Watersheds
Applications due Feb 6, 2027
501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in Connecticut’s Quinnipiac River and New Haven Harbor watersheds can apply for Community Foundation for Greater New Haven’s Quinnipiac River Fund Grants to support land and habitat conservation, research, and education. Projects may include pollution reduction, habitat restoration, watershed land acquisition, and related environmental advocacy within the Fund’s 20-town service area.
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Nature Conservancy Grants for Connecticut Land Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Connecticut and other Appalachian states can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians funding; awards up to US $100,000 for fee and easement land acquisition. Eligible costs include project capital, due diligence, stewardship, legal defense, and community engagement tied to land protection.
The Nature Conservancy
Connecticut Water Quality Funding via DEEP
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Connecticut public and private organizations planning nonpoint source water pollution control projects can access funding through the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for implementation, planning, and statewide management efforts. Land and habitat conservation groups working on freshwater protection, water resource management, or environmental justice–focused projects in Connecticut may be eligible; a 40% non-federal match is required.
State of Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Focused on collaborative community impact, Mutual of America Foundation invites U.S. nonprofit organizations with strong cross-sector partnerships to apply for its Community Partnership Award. Connecticut land and habitat conservation groups that work with public, private, or social sector partners to address significant social issues may be recognized for exemplary, replicable community models.
Mutual Of America Foundation