Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut Grants for Connecticut Civic Engagement
Community organizations, schools, and public agencies in Connecticut working on civic engagement can receive up to US $1,000 to deepen understanding and participation in civic life. Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut provides these mini-grants for 501(c)(3) nonprofits and partners serving 42 communities in Eastern Connecticut, including New London, Tolland, and Windham counties.
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from DanPaul Foundation
Focused on youth and child welfare, this grant invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Connecticut and beyond to seek support for programs serving children’s health, education, development, and basic needs. The DanPaul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as early childhood development, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education for youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Connecticut Innovators
Connecticut early-stage nonprofit and impact-first, mission-driven for-profit organizations tackling urgent social or environmental problems can access funding and support through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Grants up to US $300,000 over three years provide capital, intensive capacity-building, and community to help scalable, systems-focused solutions grow to reach underserved populations locally and beyond.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Affordable Housing Funding from Connecticut Department of Housing
Municipalities, nonprofits, community housing development organizations, for-profit developers, and individuals in Connecticut can obtain loans or grants for affordable housing rehabilitation, new construction, demolition, homeownership, rental housing, and related activities. Grants from Connecticut Department of Housing help expand nonprofit housing development capacity and support services like relocation, pre-development loans, operating expenses for CHDOs, and homebuyer education.
Connecticut Department of Housing
Connecticut Community Health Funding via Labcorp
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or community programs in Connecticut can apply for support to expand services and outreach. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to request funding for food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, or related human services may be eligible for Gupta Family Foundation support, including those in Connecticut. With a mission to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, it provides US $5,000 - US $250,000 to smaller, non-sectarian organizations operating in select countries worldwide.
Gupta Family Foundation
Music Performance Grants for Connecticut Nonprofits from National Wild Turkey Federation
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Nonprofit organizations presenting public musical performances in New Britain, Connecticut can apply for one-year support from the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Charles Parker Trust for Public Music Fund. Funding helps provide quality music to the public at low or no admission cost, benefiting Connecticut audiences and expanding arts access.
National Wild Turkey Federation Inc
Storytelling and Conservation Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in fields like wildlife conservation, historic preservation, education, and wellness in Connecticut can seek storytelling project support to showcase their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant helps eligible organizations share powerful narratives about their work across its preservation, education, and wellness pillars, with awards of More than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Connecticut Water Emergency Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Rural public bodies, nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized tribes in Connecticut facing drinking water emergencies can apply for USDA Rural Development’s Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants, offering up to US $1,000,000 for water source, treatment, or transmission projects. This funding can help Connecticut nonprofits restore or protect safe, reliable community water systems.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Connecticut Water Infrastructure Funding via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
State and local governments, private nonprofits, and federally recognized tribes in rural Connecticut can receive funding for water and waste infrastructure projects, including drinking water, sewer, solid waste, and stormwater systems. USDA Rural Development also supports related costs such as legal and engineering fees, land and water rights, permits, start-up operations, and necessary equipment.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Thomas J. Atkins Support for Connecticut Programs
Applications due Oct 2, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Connecticut offering educational, human services, or health care programs for underserved residents may be eligible for this one-year grant. With a mission to relieve human distress and suffering, the Thomas J. Atkins Memorial Trust Fund prioritizes organizations serving Middletown and the wider Middlesex County community.
Thomas J. Atkins Memorial Trust Fund
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Connecticut Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Connecticut nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status can seek funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects. Connecticut nonprofits can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation, which supports charitable efforts that respect people, the environment, and positive change; organizations in the state may be competitive if their missions align with these priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grants for Connecticut Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Connecticut 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can access funding through the Lawrence Foundation for environmental, human services, disaster relief, and related programs. U.S.-headquartered organizations may receive US $5,000 - US $10,000 in unrestricted support for general operating or project expenses within the foundation’s stated areas of interest.
Lawrence Foundation
Connecticut Nonprofit Development Funding via New Alliance Foundation
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Early-stage, community-focused nonprofits in Connecticut can receive one-year capacity-building support to test ideas and strengthen operations through the Emerging Grant Program. New Alliance Foundation provides Connecticut nonprofit growth and development efforts with smaller grants via fiscal sponsors, prioritizing work in literacy, education, community development, health and human services, arts, and racial and economic equity within its service area.
New Alliance Foundation
Arts Operating Grants for Nonprofits via Connecticut DECD
Applications due Dec 16, 2026
Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations seeking flexible support for programming, operations, or equipment can apply for this endowment-based funding, including general operating expenses. Focused on arts and culture, the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development invites Connecticut groups that have raised over $15,000 in private donations for two consecutive years to seek awards up to US $1,000,000.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
Trail Projects Funding from Connecticut DEEP
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Nonprofits, municipalities, state departments, and tribal governments in Connecticut can receive funding for planning, building, maintaining, and improving recreational trails, including accessibility and safety education. With a mission to support trail projects, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection provides grants up to US $1,000,000, covering up to 80% of project costs with a 20% match.
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Community Vitality Funding from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s Community Grants to support programs in areas like hunger relief, shelter, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and cultural enrichment. Connecticut organizations may be eligible, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers and demonstrating strong outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Connecticut
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking program support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, or environmental projects can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants from Dr Scholl Foundation help fund one-year projects, with most awards going to U.S. organizations and only one application accepted per year.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Fry Memorial Summer Camp Grants in Connecticut
Applications due Feb 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations running summer camp or out-of-school programs for underserved children in Connecticut can seek support for traditional camp experiences through the Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Grant. Fry Memorial Trust, administered by Bank of America, prioritizes programs that take urban youth from Fairfield, Hartford, New York, and Westchester counties into natural environments.
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Northeast SARE Farming Community Grants in Connecticut
Pre proposal due Feb 2, 2027
Connecticut nonprofits, farmers, researchers, and other agriculture-focused groups can seek funding to strengthen farming and food systems through social science research and education projects. Grants from Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education support community-based initiatives in areas like marketing, crop and livestock production, aquaculture, climate and bioenergy, and economic, social, and ecological sustainability, with awards from US $50,000 - US $250,000.
Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Nature Conservancy Grants for Connecticut Conservation
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) 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 or easement land acquisition. Grants can also cover project development, stewardship, community engagement, and related operational costs.
The Nature Conservancy
Environmental Project Grants for Connecticut Nonprofits via SWEP
Applications due Feb 27, 2027
Connecticut nonprofits running local environmental projects can receive up to US $2,000 to support initiatives with clear environmental benefits, from clean-ups to education. The Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals funds projects across Connecticut that improve the environment and encourage leadership and development among women in environmental professions.
Connecticut Society for Women Environmental Professionals
Connecticut STEAM Education Funding via Cox Communications
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Connecticut 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering youth STEAM education programs can access funding through Cox Communications via the Cox Charities Community Grant Program. Grants from US $5,000 - US $12,000 support innovative Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math initiatives, as well as conservation, sustainability, and inclusion projects within Cox’s Connecticut service areas.
Cox Communications Inc
Mobility Services Funding from Connecticut Department of Transportation
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Connecticut nonprofits, public transit operators, and government authorities can obtain funding to improve transportation for seniors and individuals with disabilities, including capital and nontraditional mobility projects. Connecticut disability and senior service providers can access funding through Connecticut Department of Transportation for accessible vehicles, mobility management, travel vouchers, and volunteer driver or demand-response operating support statewide.
Connecticut Department of Transportation
Connecticut Rural Development Funding via USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities, nonprofit corporations, higher education institutions, tribes, and eligible cooperatives in Connecticut can access funding to support small and emerging rural businesses, with awards ranging from US $10,000 - US $500,000. Grants from USDA: Rural Development support technical assistance, infrastructure, revolving loan funds, incubators, and broader community and technology-based economic development projects.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Music Program Grants for Danbury Nonprofits via Tweedy Trust
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Danbury, Connecticut running community music programs can receive up to US $40,000 to support resident participation in music performance. Donald N. Tweedy Trust provides Connecticut nonprofits with funding specifically for organizations where Danbury residents actively study, perform, and engage in music-focused activities.
Donald N. Tweedy Trust
Community Partnership Funding for Nonprofits from Mutual of America Foundation
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Focused on community partnership, Mutual of America Foundation invites Connecticut nonprofit organizations to apply for its national Community Partnership Award, recognizing exemplary cross-sector collaborations. U.S.-based nonprofits that lead strong, replicable partnerships addressing significant social issues may be selected for one of six annual awards honoring measurable community impact and scalable approaches.
Mutual Of America Foundation