Connecticut Education Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut focused on improving education and child welfare, particularly through training programs for teachers and direct services to children.

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

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater New Haven area to promote and enhance engagement with contemporary and visual fine arts through exhibitions, programming, and educational initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut that focus on youth development through health, education, fitness, and football engagement initiatives.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve youth in Derby and Shelton, Connecticut, focusing on projects in areas like education, health, and early childhood development.

This grant provides funding to organizations that deliver educational, human services, and healthcare programs for underserved populations in Waterbury, Connecticut, and nearby communities.

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.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut focused on historic preservation, helping them improve their operations, diversify funding, and enhance community engagement.

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.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Norwich, Connecticut, that provide essential education, health, and human services to underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports organizations providing inclusive and enriching summer programs for youth and individuals with disabilities in Hartford and its surrounding areas.

This program provides funding to schools, municipalities, and nonprofits in Connecticut to promote safe and accessible walking, biking, and rolling through the purchase of safety equipment and educational materials.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New Haven, Connecticut, to support educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives, with a focus on arts and youth programs.

This grant provides funding to empower Waterbury residents in leading initiatives that promote civic engagement, community cohesion, and neighborhood revitalization.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver education, health, and human services to underserved populations in the Hartford, Connecticut area.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New London that deliver educational, cultural, health, and human services programs to underserved communities.

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.

The Public Art Learning Fund, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), is designed to fortify the public art landscape across New England by offering professional development opportunities directly to artists. NEFA's overarching mission, as reflected in this grant, is to cultivate more equitable, inclusive, and vibrant public spaces and public life throughout the region. This initiative aligns with NEFA's strategic goal of fostering a sustainable and equitable public art ecosystem by investing in the skills, resources, and connections of artists working in the public realm. The primary beneficiaries of this fund are artists residing full-time in one of the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont) who are actively engaged in public artmaking or are in the process of expanding their practice into this domain. The fund aims to empower these artists, contributing to more just and inclusive public art. Expected outcomes include artists developing enhanced skills and resources, leading to the creation of more vibrant public spaces and a stronger regional community of practice. The Public Art Learning Fund prioritizes opportunities that specifically expand an artist's public art practice and contribute equitably to more just and inclusive public artmaking. NEFA seeks clarity on desired learnings and their application to the artist's practice. The fund welcomes artists at various stages of their public artmaking careers from urban, suburban, and rural communities, recognizing that diverse cultural and artistic expressions are crucial for equitable and vibrant public spaces. A key focus of this grant is equity. NEFA acknowledges that various barriers, including race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, class, age, and geography, can limit access to professional development. Therefore, the Public Art Learning Fund actively prioritizes equity in its funding decisions. This may include, but is not limited to, prioritizing artists who self-identify as Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and/or those who are rooted in rural communities, aligning with NEFA's theory of change that targeted support can address systemic inequities and build a more inclusive artistic landscape. Grants range from $500 to $3,000 and support opportunities taking place between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2025. Eligible applicants must also have a Creative Ground profile, and the proposed professional development must directly relate to strengthening their public art practice and occur within the grant period. These measurable results, such as the number of artists served and the nature of their professional development, contribute to NEFA's broader strategic aim of fostering a more equitable and sustainable public art ecosystem in New England.