Cornelia T Bailey Support for Connecticut Programs
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking general operating or program support can access funding through Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust for work in the arts, environmental conservation, medical research, and veterans initiatives. Organizations serving women and girls within these focus areas may be eligible if their programs align with the foundation’s mission and active regions.
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr
Creag Foundation Grants for Connecticut Innovators
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Connecticut can apply for Creag Foundation’s invitation-only funding. Eligible groups must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and may include organizations serving women and girls through new or unaddressed approaches to social issues.
Creag Foundation
Hearst Foundation Support for Arts Education
Nonprofit cultural institutions in the U.S. offering arts or science programs, especially those engaging youth or developing artistic talent, can seek more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. The Hearst Foundation supports large, well-established organizations, and Connecticut groups serving women and girls through arts or STEAM education may be competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Economic Independence Funding from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut and across the U.S. that provide direct social services to address chronic poverty can apply for more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital needs, or general operations. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation help scale proven efforts in areas like affordable housing, job training, legal aid, reentry, and youth development, which may benefit women and girls.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Cornelia T Bailey Support for Arts Education
Accredited 501(c)(3) organizations integrating visual or performing arts into education, including those in Connecticut, can seek funding to enhance arts-based learning and close achievement gaps. Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Trust’s P/Arts Program supports programs that revitalize curricula, motivate students of all ages, empower educators, and connect school and home through evidence-based arts instruction, with awards up to US $25,000.
Cornelia T Bailey Charitable Tr
Women’s Rights Funding for Nonprofits from Bydale Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Connecticut working on women’s rights, social justice, grassroots advocacy, the environment, or the arts can apply for support from Bydale Foundation. This grant can help women- and girl-serving programs in Connecticut that fit these priorities, including initiatives in performing arts, poetry, human rights, and peace advocacy.
Bydale Foundation
Main Street Community Foundation Support for Women
Pre proposal due Sep 9, 2026
Connecticut organizations serving women and girls in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Wolcott can access funding through Main Street Community Foundation to run or expand programs and related capital projects. Priority goes to services for senior women, confidence and leadership building for girls and teens, and non-clinical mental health and well-being initiatives.
Main Street Community Foundation
Health Justice Funding for Nonprofits from Connecticut Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 10, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and municipal entities in Connecticut can apply for Connecticut Community Foundation’s Health and Environmental Justice Grant, awarding US $5,000 - US $15,000 for programs improving health outcomes and environments. Funding may benefit women and girls through efforts in housing, food access, preventative healthcare, behavioral health, and environmental justice in New Haven County’s 21-town region.
Connecticut Community Foundation
Women and Girls Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 5, 2026
Nonprofits serving women and girls in Eastern Connecticut can apply for Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut’s Women & Girls Fund grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $15,000 for programs in eligible towns. Funding supports empowerment, healthy relationships, economic security, health and mental health services, advocacy, and, in Southeast, aging-in-place support for low-income women 62+.
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut Community Services Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) organizations active for over three years can seek single-year support for programs serving animal welfare, children and families, education, health, poverty relief, disaster relief, veterans, conservation, or spiritual endeavors. Robinson Foundation provides Southern-region nonprofits, including those supporting women and girls, with project funding that delivers tangible, meaningful impact and demonstrable results (excluding capital projects).
Robinson Foundation
Women-Driven Community Impact Funding from Impact 100
Letter of inquiry due Nov 11, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving under-served populations can seek $100,000 to launch or expand high-impact programs or strengthen core capacity in Fairfield County. Focused on transformative community impact, Impact 100 Fairfield County invites women-led and women-focused organizations to propose projects benefiting local residents over a 24‑month period.
Impact 100 Fairfield County
STEM Research Funding from Blavatnik Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Nov 12, 2026
Early-career faculty scientists and engineers at invited U.S. research institutions, including those in Connecticut, can receive unrestricted support for innovative work in life sciences, physical sciences and engineering, or chemical sciences. The Blavatnik Family Foundation’s National Awards provide US $250,000 to three laureates annually, with a strong encouragement to nominate women and other underrepresented groups in STEM.
Blavatnik Family Foundation
Connecticut Department Youth Prevention Grants in Connecticut
Pre proposal due Jan 30, 2027
Nonprofit and community organizations working on youth substance use prevention in Connecticut can receive up to US $125,000 to implement evidence-based strategies reducing underage drinking and related risks. The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services funds up to ten projects that build resilient youth and communities, which may benefit programs serving girls and young women ages 12–20.
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Connecticut Department Support for Crisis Training
Letter of inquiry due Feb 12, 2027
Qualified Crisis Intervention Team–trained providers in Connecticut can receive up to US $306,100 to deliver statewide CIT training for law enforcement, first responders, dispatch staff, and behavioral health clinicians. Focused on evidence-based crisis response, the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services seeks partners whose work may also benefit women and girls in crisis.
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Environmental Project Grants for Connecticut Groups via SWEP
Applications due Feb 27, 2027
Connecticut organizations planning local environmental projects can receive funding for initiatives with clear environmental benefits, from clean-ups to education, in Connecticut. The Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals provides up to US $2,000 to support projects that improve the environment and may particularly interest groups advancing women’s leadership in environmental fields.
Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals
Anne S. Richardson Fund Support for Connecticut Women
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Connecticut 501(c)(3) public charities running programs that promote the independence of women can seek project, capital, or limited operating support, particularly in Fairfield County. With a mission to support charitable purposes, Anne S. Richardson Fund also considers initiatives for lower-income residents, youth development, LGBTQIA+ communities, and environmental conservation in Ridgefield and across Connecticut.
Anne S. Richardson Fund
Girls’ Empowerment Grants for Nonprofits from Connecticut Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 17, 2027
Nonprofits, municipal entities, or fiscally sponsored groups in Connecticut can seek funding to build self-esteem, resilience, and leadership among pre-teen and teenage girls. With a mission to strengthen women and girls, Connecticut Community Foundation provides up to US $10,000 for advocacy, skill-building, inclusive programming, planning grants, and collaborative efforts in its 21-town service area.
Connecticut Community Foundation
Domestic Violence Support Funding from Connecticut Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 17, 2027
Connecticut organizations serving women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse can access funding through the Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund to support critical direct services and crisis response. Administered by Connecticut Community Foundation, this fund prioritizes 501(c)(3)s and municipal entities in its 21-town service area, including core operations and BIPOC-led programs.
Connecticut Community Foundation
Women and Girls Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups serving women and girls in Greater New Haven can apply for funding to support economic autonomy, leadership, education, and health and wellness initiatives. Focused on women and girl services, the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven offers up to US $15,000 for gender-specific direct service, advocacy, and community organizing in Connecticut.
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Connecticut Department Grants for Connecticut Addiction Treatment
Letter of inquiry due Mar 27, 2027
Connecticut women’s and gender-responsive residential addiction treatment providers in Connecticut can access funding through the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to expand substance use disorder bed capacity. Grants support adding beds or new programs at ASAM 3.5 and 3.1 levels of care, jointly funded with CT Medicaid, with emphasis on trauma-informed services.
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Connecticut Youth Civic Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Connecticut public libraries, schools, civic groups, and youth-serving organizations can access funding through Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut for projects that deepen school-aged youths’ understanding of democracy. Grants of US $500 - US $2,000 may support arts, storytelling, or history projects, including those uplifting marginalized women and girls’ roles in building and protecting democracy.
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Connecticut Youth Services Funding via Barrett Foundation
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting children’s health, education, or basic needs in Connecticut can access funding through the Evelyn S and K E Barrett Foundation, with awards of US $2,500 - US $20,000. Programs serving girls and young women up to age 18 may be especially relevant, including start-up, pilot, or renewing initiatives in health, education, or human services.
Evelyn S And K E Barrett 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, social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports programs serving underserved women and girls when they address hunger, homelessness, poverty, job readiness, health access, or related community needs.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut working on youth education, food security, housing, or environmental programs may be eligible for the True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for impactful community projects. Chick Fil A Foundation supports initiatives that benefit underserved young people and their families across these focus areas.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Connecticut Senior Women Services Funding via Lane Trust
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Connecticut nonprofits serving underserved senior women with health or human services in Fairfield or New Haven Counties can access funding through the David N. Lane Trust for Aged & Indigent Women. Grants support quality programs for older women; organizations focused on women and girl services in these counties may be eligible.
David N. Lane Trust for Aged & Indigent Women
Partnership Awards for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations across the U.S. that lead strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for national recognition and awards from Mutual of America Foundation. Focused on impactful collaborations, this program honors six partnerships each year, so Connecticut groups serving women and girls through cross-sector alliances may be especially competitive.
Mutual Of America Foundation