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Technical Skills Partner Grants Mini Tech Skills
$24,999
Best Buy Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Elizabeth Carse Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Elizabeth Carse Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

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.

Education
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
John Slade Ely Fund Grant
$50,000
John Slade Ely Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Giants Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Giants Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Bruce N. Griffing Trust Grant
$7,500
Bruce N. Griffing Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

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.

Youth
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
Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
Contact for amount
Linford & Mildred White Charitable Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 16, 2025

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

Education
Nonprofits
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
Aquatic Invasive Species Grant Program
$75,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 10, 2025

Date Added

Oct 24, 2025

This program provides funding to state agencies, municipalities, and non-profit organizations in Connecticut for projects that manage and control aquatic invasive species and harmful algal blooms, while promoting public education and awareness.

Environment
City or township governments
Local Preservation Partners Grant
$50,000
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (State Historic Preservation Office)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2023

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
R. S. Gernon Trust Grant
Contact for amount
R.S. Gernon Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

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

Education
Nonprofits
Summer Program
$50,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 13, 2026

Date Added

Nov 7, 2024

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

Youth
Nonprofits
Active Transportation Microgrant Program
$5,000
Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2024

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.

Transportation
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
Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust Grant
Contact for amount
Anna Fitch Ardenghi Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2025

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.

Arts
Nonprofits