Connecticut Employment Labor and Training Grants

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and recognized tribes in Connecticut for small-scale public humanities projects that promote community engagement and understanding of history and culture.

This fund provides annual grants to nonprofit organizations that improve health, education, youth development, the arts, and environmental enjoyment for residents of Glastonbury, Connecticut.

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations that help underserved job seekers in Greater New Haven overcome barriers to employment and achieve sustainable careers.

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in Middlesex County, Connecticut, to help them sustain and grow their operations.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit projects that enhance civic participation and community engagement for residents of Avon, aiming to create a more inclusive and equitable town.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Tolland, Connecticut, to enhance mental health resources and combat isolation, anxiety, and depression among residents.

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 grant provides funding to local organizations in Southbury, Connecticut, to implement collaborative projects that improve community well-being in areas such as social services, health, youth development, arts, and environmental conservation.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Eastern Connecticut that work to protect the environment, promote community well-being, and engage youth, particularly from underserved backgrounds, in environmental stewardship and education.

This funding opportunity supports programs that empower economically and socially disadvantaged youth in Norwich through education, mentoring, health services, and community engagement initiatives.

This program provides competitive funding to municipalities, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations in Connecticut to combat and educate the public about the impacts of harmful aquatic invasive species in local waterways.

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 financial assistance to licensed child care providers in Connecticut for urgent repairs needed to ensure safe operations.

This grant provides $10,000 to support impactful projects that benefit youth in the community, specifically targeting initiatives rather than general operating expenses.

This funding opportunity provides $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, to implement impactful programs that benefit under-resourced communities.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Connecticut that help meet the basic needs of underserved children, including housing, clothing, food, and medical care.

This grant provides matching funds to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut for various historic preservation projects, such as restoring building exteriors and upgrading safety systems.

The Latino Endowment Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is offering a grant of $10,000 to $100,000 for initiatives that support the Latine community in the Greater Hartford area, focusing on housing equity, educational equity, and linguistic justice, with priority given to collaborative proposals from grassroots organizations serving Latino/a residents within the Foundation’s 29-town region.

The Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust provides grants to support the health and well-being of Southington residents. Donor Name: Main Street Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/20/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Trust distributes grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving the Southington community.  Priority Areas  Funding requests must align with at least one of the following identified community health and healthcare priority areas: Health/Health Care Needs for an Aging Population Substance Use and Mental Health Healthy Initiatives and Lifestyle including, but not limited to: COVID-19 related needs and recovery efforts Availability and Access to Healthy Food Environmental Protection and Sustainability of Natural Resources Fitness and Health Health Equity Health Literacy and Education Transportation and Access to Health Services. Funding Information Grants generally range from $25,000 to $100,000.  Eligibility Requirements  Organizations must be tax-exempt organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. Organizations must be either located in the Town of Southington, or serving the residents of the Town of Southington. All organizations must demonstrate the number of residents served from the Town of Southington. Applicants with outstanding follow-up reports for closed grants will not be eligible to apply. Organizations may not receive more than one grant in a calendar year unless the other grant is a community collaboration. Organizations may not receive funding for more than three years in a row. More than one organization under a corporate umbrella may apply if they are a separate operating entity with their own tax identification number. The submission of a full proposal does not guarantee funding. For more information, visit MSCF.

The Black Giving Circle Fund seeks to create sustainable change in the Black community by leveraging the efforts of donors and celebrating Black philanthropy. Donor Name: Hartford Foundation for Public Giving State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Established in 2015, the Black Giving Circle Fund seeks to create sustainable change in the Black community by leveraging the efforts of donors and celebrating Black philanthropy. This year, the Beta Iota Boulé Foundation and the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving have announced a $1 million collaboration to increase access to quality culturally relevant mental healthcare for Black men and boys in Greater Hartford. Boulé invested $400,000 with the Hartford Foundation, who committed matching funds up to $600,000 to maximize their impact. The Black Giving Circle Fund at the Hartford Foundation is proud to work in partnership with Beta Iota Boulé and the Hartford Foundation to distribute $200,000 of these available funds over the next two years. Funding Information In 2024, the Black Giving Circle Fund is offering a competitive grant opportunity that will award $100,000 through five $20,000 one-year grants for projects.  Eligible Projects  Eligible projects would support increasing knowledge of mental health training available to nonprofit organizations and community groups OR increasing accessibility to quality culturally relevant mental healthcare for Black men and boys. Eligibility Criteria  The Black Giving Circle expects to support nonprofit organizations having a 501(c)(3) or community groups with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor looking to EITHER: To increase their ability to respond to the mental health needs of Black men and boys through training. OR Develop and/or engage in mental health awareness campaign that center the needs of Black men and/or boys. For more information, visit HFPG.