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Best Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut

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$2976M

Total funding

$5K

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9,000+ grants

$2976M total

$5K median

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Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

200+ Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

57 Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut over $25K in average grant size

46 Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut over $50K in average grant size

27 Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut supporting general operating expenses

200+ Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut supporting programs / projects

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Human & Social Services

1,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut?

Most grants are due in the fourth quarter.

25.9%

23.8%

20.4%

30.0%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut?

Grants are most commonly $15,000.

$500 $500 Min.

$15,000 $15 K Median

$209,318 $209.3 K Average

$13,275,000 $13.3 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Connecticut?

Grants are most commonly $102,799.

$102,799

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut year over year?

In 2024, funders in Connecticut awarded a total of 44,963 grants.

2022 40,971

2023 41,714

2024 44,963

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut given out in Connecticut, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Grants for New Nonprofits in Connecticut changing over time?

Funding has increased by 26.46%.

2022 $3,687,355,257

2023 $3,626,469,446
-1.65%

2024 $4,586,184,577
26.46%

Connecticut Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Fairfield County, New Haven County, and Hartford County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Fairfield County	$2,060,422,894
New Haven County	$962,256,077
Hartford County	$506,655,014
New London County	$103,900,627
Litchfield County	$100,804,200

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McGraw Foundation Grant

Northwest Community Bank Foundation Grant

AWWA Scholarship Program - Dr. Philip C. Singer Scholarship

Long Island Sound Stewardship Fund Grant

Programmatic Support - Environment Pillar Award

Connecticut Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

BCF Competitive Grants ( Annual Grants)

KeyBank Foundation Grants

BCF Sponsorships

The Father's Table Foundation Grant

Connecticut Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Health and Environmental Justice Grant

Dominion Energy Foundation Grants

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (357458)

Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) (356724)

Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation - General Grant

Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) (356723)

John Ben Snow Memorial Trust Grant

Micheal Lefor Grant

Ensign-Bickford Foundation Grant