Connecticut Humanities Grants

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 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 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.

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

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.

This grant provides funding to organizations that support quality health care and services for underserved senior women in Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut.

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

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.

This grant provides financial support to small or all-volunteer organizations in Connecticut focused on projects or operational needs that promote equity and dismantle structural racism in Greater Hartford's Black and Latinx communities.

This program provides funding to organizations in New England for projects that preserve and share the diverse histories of their communities through the conservation of buildings, landscapes, and collections.

These grants provide matching reimbursement to Connecticut municipalities and 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofits for projects that advance the goals of the State Historic Preservation Office through education, awareness, promotion, outreach and visioning initiatives. The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) offers matching, reimbursement Partners in Preservation (PIP) Grants of up to $20,000 to Connecticut municipalities and 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofits for projects that advance the goals of the State Historic Preservation Office through a variety of historic preservation education, awareness, promotion, outreach and visioning initiatives

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Greater Hartford, Connecticut, to deliver essential emergency services and support for vulnerable residents facing basic needs like food security, medical aid, and financial assistance.

The Ledyard Rotary Foundation offers annual grants targeting community organizations within the local area, emphasizing support for emergency relief, educational enhancements, quality of life improvements, health care access and quality enhancements, and addressing social problems. This initiative aims to benefit the residents of Ledyard and southeastern Connecticut but is also open to supporting state, national, and international programs. Grant renewed every year. Grant annual deadline: May 15th

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Connecticut municipalities and regional entities for projects that improve waste management infrastructure and promote recycling and waste reduction initiatives.

The Historic Restoration Fund Grants (HRF) program by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development provides financial support for maintaining and repairing non-profit and municipally owned buildings listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. Grants range from $5,000 to $200,000, require a one-to-one match, and are reimbursed upon project completion. Contact Erin Fink at [email protected] for more information.

The Dammann Fund Grant invites applications from qualified charitable organizations operating in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester, and Charlottesville, VA. The fund is dedicated to supporting programs that align with its mission of fostering development in two key areas: teen parenting and mental health. This grant program is designed to provide resources to organizations that can demonstrate a clear commitment to these focus areas and contribute to the well-being of the communities they serve. The fund's strategic priorities are clearly defined by its commitment to programs that enable the development of parenting skills in young parents and those that foster independent living skills for the mentally ill. These two areas reflect the foundation's theory of change, which posits that by investing in these specific interventions, they can achieve significant and positive societal impact. The grant aims to support initiatives that are not only well-conceived but also demonstrate a direct link to improving the lives of individuals in these vulnerable populations. Target beneficiaries for the Dammann Fund Grant are young parents seeking to develop parenting skills and individuals with mental illness who require support in achieving independent living. The impact goals are centered on enhancing the capabilities of these beneficiaries within the specified geographic regions. While specific measurable results are not detailed in the provided text, the expectation is that funded programs will demonstrate tangible improvements in parenting skills for young parents and increased independent living skills for individuals with mental illness. Organizations are required to submit new applications each year, implying a continuous assessment of program effectiveness and outcomes. The Dammann Fund places importance on supporting publicly-supported charitable organizations, ensuring that grant funds are utilized ethically and in alignment with Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code. The fund explicitly states ineligibility for grants to individuals, capital or annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences, or travel, highlighting its focus on programmatic support. Grant recipients are eligible for funding for a single program for up to three consecutive years, reinforcing a commitment to sustained impact and allowing for long-term program development and evaluation.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofits in Hartford, Connecticut, and surrounding areas that serve underserved populations through educational, cultural, health, and arts programs.

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Norwalk, Connecticut, to enhance health, education, and community safety services for residents.

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.