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Connecticut Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

Explore 72 grant opportunities

Pride in the Hills Fund (LBGTQ+)
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide services and advocacy for LGBTQ+ individuals in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills, with a focus on promoting equity and inclusion, particularly for BIPOC communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Grassroots Leadership
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides funding to grassroots leaders and community organizations in Waterbury, Connecticut, to promote civic engagement, empower marginalized voices, and strengthen community networks.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Honda Corporate Funding - Community Event Sponsorships
$25,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools for community events that promote cultural enrichment, connection, and civic engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Implementation Grants
$35,000
Connecticut Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Connecticut-based nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and recognized tribes in executing humanities projects that enhance public understanding of history, culture, and society, particularly in relation to the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Planning Grant
$25,000
Connecticut Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 6, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Connecticut-based nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and recognized tribes in planning humanities-focused projects that promote diverse perspectives and community engagement.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Capacity Grants
$9,999
Connecticut Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

May 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Connecticut organizations that promote the humanities, enabling them to improve their operations and strategic planning through consultant-led projects.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket Peopleโ€™s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Academy of Peer Services
$2,880,000
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Nov 21, 2025

This grant provides funding for a qualified organization to operate and enhance a digital training platform that supports the professional development of peer support specialists in New York.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Community Investment Fund 2030
$676,000,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofit organizations in Connecticut to support economic development projects that benefit historically underserved communities, focusing on equity and inclusion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Building Equitable Opportunity Grant
$15,000
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Waterbury, Connecticut, to support educational equity, job training, and economic stability for marginalized communities, particularly BIPOC families and low-income individuals.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain Grants
$25,000
Community Foundation of Greater New Britain
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, Connecticut, to enhance community services and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Small Grants to addresses COVID-19 Impacts or advances Racial Equity in Connecticut
$15,000
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Greater New Haven to help them address COVID-19 impacts or advance racial equity through project support, capacity building, or general operating expenses.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Subgrant Program
$75,000
Environmental Justice for New England
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small community organizations and Tribal entities in New England to tackle environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
New England States Touring Grant Program
$5,000
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New England to support public performances and community engagement activities featuring regional artists.

Arts
Nonprofits
Farm Credit East AgEnhancement Grant
$10,000
Farm Credit East and CoBank
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for projects that enhance the agricultural, forestry, and commercial fishing industries in the Northeast, focusing on education, marketing, and leadership development.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Swindells Charitable Foundation
Contact for amount
Swindells Charitable Foundation (administered by Bank of America)
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Connecticut that assist economically disadvantaged individuals, particularly sick children and older adults, as well as public and charitable hospitals.

Health
Nonprofits
Stocker Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Stocker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 30, 2025

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. communities to enhance literacy and STEAM education for children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, focusing on equitable access and systemic barriers to learning.

Education
Nonprofits
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
2024-2025 Community Impact Small Grant
$1,000
Middlesex United Way
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to small organizations in Middlesex County, Connecticut, to support programs and events that promote racial equity, education, financial stability, housing, wellness, and youth development.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Urban and Community Forestry Planning Grant Program
$65,000
U.S. Forest Service
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This program provides funding to Connecticut local governments and non-profits to improve urban forests, focusing on preserving trees and expanding tree canopy in underserved communities.

Environment
Nonprofits