Costco Foundation Education Grants in Connecticut
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can apply for Costco Foundation’s charitable contributions to fund programmatic needs. Awards are for monetary requests only and are reviewed within 4–6 weeks. Literacy-focused organizations that fit these priorities and serve local communities may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Literacy
Connecticut literacy nonprofits and impact-driven social enterprises can access funding to scale early-stage, proven solutions serving underserved communities. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides U.S. and global organizations with up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building and community support to grow innovative, scalable models addressing social and environmental challenges, including education and literacy-focused work.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Education and Economic Empowerment Funding from Cisco
Connecticut literacy and education nonprofits using technology-driven programs for underserved communities can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants. Eligible NPOs and NGOs worldwide may receive up to US $100,000 for innovative crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience solutions that expand access, build skills, and improve long-term opportunities.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Education and Safety Grants for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Focused on education, State Farm Companies Foundation invites Connecticut educational institutions, government programs, and eligible nonprofits to seek support for K-12 and higher education, STEM, and college and career pathways. Organizations may also be eligible for funding that advances community safety, disaster preparedness, and community development, including financial literacy and neighborhood revitalization.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Social Service Funding from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million that run proven social service programs can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation support of more than US $100,000. Grants fund program, capital, and general support for efforts like youth development, economic independence, housing, legal aid, and related services, and Connecticut organizations may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Greater Hartford Gives Literacy Grants in Connecticut
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Greater Hartford residents can seek funding for literacy and related community programs, capital projects, or operating support. Greater Hartford Gives Foundation supports organizations whose missions align with dismantling structural racism and that prioritize vulnerable populations, including those needing education, literacy, workforce development, and other services that improve quality of life in its 29-town region.
Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Connecticut Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in health, education, or community services can seek support for programs such as food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and preventive health. Focused on community wellbeing, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based organizations, including those with literacy-related education efforts, to apply during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations in Connecticut working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Programs must serve urban low-income children or youth in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Literacy and Health Funding from Semnani Family Foundation
Connecticut literacy and human services nonprofits working to support marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs in literacy, health, education, and humanitarian aid. This global funder supports organizations in the U.S. and abroad that improve health, expand educational access, and provide relief and social services for vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation
Connecticut Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
With a mission to support charitable, scientific, medical, and educational work, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides Connecticut nonprofits with funding for 501(c)(3) programs carried out in the U.S. Tax-exempt organizations, including those running literacy or education initiatives, may be eligible if they meet IRS and applicable California requirements.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Literacy Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those running literacy or education programs in Connecticut, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian aid. With a mission to empower disadvantaged individuals, Gupta Family Foundation provides funding to smaller, founder-led organizations operating in the U.S. and select countries worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Economic Mobility Grants for Nonprofits from Connecticut Community Foundation
Applications due Sep 10, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits and municipal entities can receive support for educational equity, youth development, job training, economic security, and related programs through the Building Equitable Opportunity Grant. Connecticut Community Foundation provides funding that can include core operations, with a focus on literacy, financial education, and other efforts that build long-term economic mobility in its 21-town service area.
Connecticut Community Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Education Grants in Connecticut
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on education and literacy in Connecticut can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support their programs. Eligible organizations must have budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25%, and projects may also address children, humanitarian needs, or related community services.
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 seek more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports communications projects that highlight real-world impact, which may benefit programs that include literacy or related educational initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Southern Education Funding via Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Robinson Foundation provides Southern U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations with single-year grants for education and related community services. Eligible nonprofits must be over three years old and serve areas below the Mason-Dixon line, and may benefit if their literacy or youth programs address children, families, poverty relief, or similar needs.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Connecticut Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Connecticut literacy and education nonprofits seeking support for community services or related programs may be eligible for this opportunity. Connecticut organizations can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation, which supports 501(c)(3) charitable organizations working in areas such as community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding, including projects that incorporate literacy components.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities supporting education, community enrichment, entrepreneurship, environment, or literacy-related programs in Georgia-Pacific communities can apply; funding is currently open only for Metro Atlanta. Georgia-Pacific Foundation prioritizes projects within 30 miles of its manufacturing facilities that enhance long-term community well-being and sustainability.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for TJX Foundation grants supporting basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Programs that enhance literacy as part of school success or youth development may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Connecticut Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries working on environmental or human services programs can access funding through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000 for operating or project needs. Literacy-focused organizations that fit these priorities may be eligible for unrestricted support, with no geographic restrictions beyond U.S. qualification requirements.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for Connecticut Literacy
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
With a mission to help smaller-scale community programs, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides Connecticut nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $20,000 for education, youth, cultural, and community-based initiatives. IRS-qualified organizations running literacy or related educational programs may be eligible if a modest grant would make a significant impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Connecticut Nonprofit Development Funding via New Alliance Foundation
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Emerging, early-stage nonprofits in Connecticut focused on community needs and development can access funding through New Alliance Foundation to build capacity and test innovative projects. Organizations without their own 501(c)(3) status that work through a qualified fiscal sponsor and serve the foundation’s Connecticut service area, including literacy initiatives, may be eligible.
New Alliance Foundation
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants to support hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and cultural or community development initiatives. Connecticut organizations may be eligible if they meet focus, documentation, and volunteer engagement expectations and serve clients in the U.S. and its territories.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Education Grants in Connecticut
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut seeking support for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental projects can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help literacy and other community-focused nonprofits fund one-year projects, with a single application accepted per organization each grant year.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grants for Connecticut Literacy
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Connecticut working on literacy, workforce readiness, and related community services can seek project, general operating, or capital support that improves quality of life for underserved people. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation funds programs in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, focusing on literacy, economic stability, workforce development, health, and disaster relief.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Literacy
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with youth literacy, education, or leadership programs in Connecticut can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact projects. Grants support academic enrichment, character and civic leadership, basic needs, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship benefiting children and families.
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 apply for the Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award to recognize collaborative efforts addressing significant social issues. Connecticut literacy nonprofits that partner with public, private, or social sector leaders may be competitive if their programs measurably improve lives and model effective collaboration.
Mutual Of America Foundation