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Connecticut Income Security and Social Services Grants

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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
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
Urban Act Grant Program
Contact for amount
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and organizations for projects that enhance community development, transportation, housing, and public services in economically distressed areas of Connecticut.

Community Development
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
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
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
American Savings Foundation Community Grants
$5,000
American Savings Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 9, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut for community-based programs in education, human services, and arts and culture, with a focus on serving areas outside of New Britain and Waterbury.

Education
Nonprofits
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
Contact for amount
Frank Loomis Palmer Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

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

Arts
Nonprofits
Urban Forested Natural Areas and Riparian Corridor Restoration Grant Program
$20,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Nov 28, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations for projects that restore and enhance urban forested areas and riparian corridors, focusing on improving ecosystem health and resilience.

Infrastructure
County governments
Funding available for Non-Profits Organizations in Connecticut
$100,000
Town of Trumbull
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2024

Date Added

Jul 8, 2024

The Town of Trumbull is providing grants to community-based organizations and nonprofits that serve Trumbull residents with eligible programs, services and capital investments. Donor Name: Town of Trumbull State: Connecticut County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Town will distribute funding from the federal government ARPA program to community-based organizations and nonprofits that serve Trumbull residents with eligible programs, services and capital investments. Program funds are not intended to replace other federal, state, or local ARPA assistance; applicants may not receive program funding for project expenses that were funded through other federal, state, or local grants.Β  Nonprofit funding requests must β€œSupport the COVID-19 public health and economic response by addressing COVID-19 and its impact on public health as well as addressing economic harms to households, small businesses, nonprofits, impacted industries, and the public sector. Funding Information The maximum grant award for the Town of Trumbull ARPA Nonprofit Grant program will be $20,000. Eligibility CriteriaΒ  All applicants must meet eligibility requirements and submit the required information to be considered for a funding recommendation. All applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization legally allowed to operate within the State of Connecticut or community-based organization with a fiscal sponsor. All funds must be expended by June 30, 2025. Funding shall be used exclusively for projects, programs, and services within the Town of Trumbull that β€œsupports the COVID-19 public health and economic response by addressing COVID-19 and its impact on public health as well as addressing economic harms to households, small businesses, nonprofits, impacted industries, and the public sector. Applicant organization must have a demonstrable presence in the Town of Trumbull. Indirect costs (e.g., salaries and fringe benefits) must not exceed 15% of the total funding request. The applicant must be in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and orders applicable to it. Applicants must disclose any circumstances that could have an adverse material impact on the project. Adverse material impact includes lawsuits, criminal or civil actions, bankruptcy proceedings, regulatory action by a governmental entity or inadequate capital to complete the project. The applicant must not be in default under the terms and conditions of any grant, loan, leases, or other financing arrangements with its other creditors that could have an adverse material impact on the proposal. If applicable, the applicant must be in good standing with the Connecticut Secretary of State in terms of required business/nonprofit filings. Applicant organizations must be able to comply with federal reporting guidelines, including but not limited to periodic project and expenditure reports. Document backup related to this award must be retained for 5 years or until audited by the State or Federal Government. For more information, visit Town of Trumbull.

Health
Nonprofits
Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient - Multiple Communities in AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MT, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WI
$80,166,137
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (Administration for Children and Families - OHS)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 6, 2025

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver high-quality early childhood education and family services to low-income children and families across multiple states in the U.S.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Town of Avon Support for Community Events Grant Program in Connecticut
$7,500
Town of Avon
Local

Application Deadline

Jan 3, 2025

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

The Town of Avon is pleased to welcome applications for its Support for Community Events Grant Program. Donor Name: Town of Avon State: Connecticut Town: Avon Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:Β 09/06/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of these regulations is to provide the criteria that will govern the consideration of an application submitted for Town of Avon funds for the purpose of supporting a local non-profit organization that sponsors a community event. The Support for Community Events Grant Program aims to provide financial aid to local festivals, special events, or community programs designed to provide recreational and/or cultural opportunities for residents and generally promote the Town of Avon. Goals The approval of financial aid will be considered for local festivals, special events, or community programs designed to provide recreational and/or cultural opportunities for residents and generally promote the Town. Special attention shall be given to events that promote the attractiveness of the Town as a place to visit and/or live, celebrate the heritage of the Town and its residents, promote recreational opportunities and/or enrich quality of life. Funding Information Grant awards will be capped at 25% of an applicant’s event budget or $7,500, whichever is less. For example, the maximum award for an event with a budget of $5,000 would be $1,250. The maximum award for an event with a budget of $40,000 would be $7,500. Eligiblity Criteria The applicant must meet all of the following requirements, eligibility criteria and conditions: The applicant must be identified by the IRS as tax-exempt under a 501c category. Note that successful applicants will be required to submit a copy of its IRS Tax Exempt Determination Letter or its most recent IRS Form 990 to verify its tax exempt status. Grants will not be awarded to organizations whose primary purpose is of a political or religious nature The event supports the aforementioned goals and objectives. Funds are not to be used to support an applicant’s regular operational costs. The applicant’s event must not be financially dependent upon receiving support from the Town of Avon. Event must be held within the limits of the Town of Avon. The recipient of the funds shall provide the Town with recognition as a sponsor in a method consistent with other sponsors who have provided funds of an equivalent value. Preference will be given to grant requests that fund the purchase of items or services that will assist event organizers in protecting the public health, safety and welfare. Examples of such items and services include, but are not limited to, emergency medical services, refuse and recycling collection and disposal, portable restrooms and wash stations, portable lighting, security services, and transportation.Β  Grant requests to fund the purchase of products or services that are prohibited for use by, or sale to, minors will not be funded. Applicants may not have any outstanding liabilities or debts owed to the Town of Avon. For more information, visit Town of Avon.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant
Contact for amount
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.

Housing
Nonprofits
Town of Trumbull ARPA Nonprofit Grant Program
$10,000
Town of Trumbull
Local

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2024

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Connecticut that serve Trumbull residents, focusing on projects that address the ongoing public health and economic challenges related to COVID-19.

Arts
City or township governments
Town of Avon Support for Community Events Grant Program 2024
$7,500
Town of Avon
Local

Application Deadline

May 3, 2024

Date Added

Apr 4, 2024

The Town of Avon is pleased to welcome applications for its Support for Community Events Grant Program. Donor Name: Town of Avon State: Connecticut County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:Β 05/03/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Goals and Objectives The Support for Community Events Grant Program aims to provide financial aid to local festivals, special events, or community programs designed to provide recreational and/or cultural opportunities for residents and generally promote the Town of Avon. The approval of financial aid will be considered for local festivals, special events, or community programs designed to provide recreational and/or cultural opportunities for residents and generally promote the Town. Special attention shall be given to events that promote the attractiveness of the Town as a place to visit and/or live, celebrate the heritage of the Town and its residents, promote recreational opportunities and/or enrich quality of life. Funding Information Grant awards will be capped at 25% of an applicant’s event budget or $7,500, whichever is less. The events will occur from July 1, 2024, through October 31, 2024.Β  Eligibility Criteria The applicant must meet all of the following requirements, eligibility criteria and conditions: The applicant must be identified by the IRS as tax-exempt under a 501c category. Grants will not be awarded to organizations whose primary purpose is of a political or religious nature. The event supports the aforementioned goals and objectives. Funds are not to be used to support an applicant’s regular operational costs. The applicant’s event must not be financially dependent upon receiving support from the Town of Avon. A maximum of one grant will be awarded per event. Event must be held within the limits of the Town of Avon. The recipient of the funds shall provide the Town with recognition as a sponsor in a method consistent with other sponsors who have provided funds of an equivalent value. Preference will be given to grant requests that fund the purchase of items or services that will assist event organizers in protecting the public health, safety and welfare. Examples of such items and services include, but are not limited to, emergency medical services, refuse and recycling collection and disposal, portable restrooms and wash stations, portable lighting, security services, and transportation. Grant requests to fund the purchase of products or services that are prohibited for use by, or sale to, minors will not be funded. The event must be free and open to the public. Events that charge an entrance fee to the public will not be considered. Events that are organized as a for-profit commercial venture will not be considered. For more information, visit Town of Avon.

Recreation
City or township governments
DEEP’s CERCLA 128
$250,000
Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and non-profit organizations in Connecticut for environmental assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites, particularly in underserved communities, to promote the creation of parks and recreational spaces.

Energy
City or township governments
Arts in the Service of Equity
$1,000,000
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

May 9, 2024

The Fairfield County’s Community Foundation is inviting applicants for its Greater Bridgeport Grant: Arts in the Service of Equity. Donor Name: Fairfield County’s Community Foundation State: Connecticut County: Fairfield County (CT) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: In recognition of the power arts and culture hold to amplify community voice, change narratives, promote inclusivity, and transform communities for the better, they are excited to announce a 3-year renewable grant opportunity focused on arts innovation for systems change in Greater Bridgeport. This funding opportunity honors the legacy and leverages the resources of the Greater Bridgeport Area Foundation, which merged in 2008 with Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. With a total funding pool of $1 million, this initiative will support up to three collaborative projects in Greater Bridgeport. Each project will receive three general operating support grants over three years, with the largest of the three grants coming in year one, and smaller wind-down grants in years two and three. General operating support will allow collaborating organizations flexibility to allocate funding in the ways that they deem best facilitate their projects’ goals and objectives. This funding seeks to leverage the arts to accelerate and catalyze social change in community. Competitive Proposals will: Demonstrate the impact/potential impact on Black, Indigenous, and People of color (BiPoC) Demonstrate the impact/potential impact on low-to-moderate income communities Clearly communicate how their work is addressing racial inequities in Fairfield County Clearly communicate partnerships with roles and responsibilities Have a clear three-year project plan/program design with an aligned budget. Aim to influence economic, physical, and social change Made a clear, detailed connection between the project and key results areas Eligibility Criteria They will consider requests from Arts and Culture-focused organizations located within Greater Bridgeport doing work that directly benefits residents of Greater Bridgeport. Eligible communities include: Bridgeport Easton Fairfield Monroe Stratford Trumbull Grassroots, BiPoC-led organizations with systems-level change goals will be given preference. Organizations are encouraged to apply regardless of budget size. Non-traditional arts organizations, defined as those not established for an arts-related purpose, must have an identified partnership with a traditional arts organization that will be expected to serve as the lead applicant. Lead applicants must be recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or 509 (a) public charity, or work under a fiscal sponsor that is a registered 501(c)(3). Foundation does not award grants for any of the following purposes: Persuading people to join/support a specific religion, political party, or candidate Capital campaigns or projects (e.g., major building repairs) Covering budget deficits Annual fundraising appeals Hosting a fundraising event Purchasing land as open space For-profit, parochial, charter, private, or individual public schools Nonprofit endowments Helping one specific person For more information, visit Fairfield County’s Community Foundation.

Arts
Nonprofits
Trumbull ARPA Nonprofit Grant Program
$20,000
Town of Trumbull, Connecticut
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2024

Date Added

Jul 10, 2024

The Town of Trumbull is allocating $100,000 in ARPA funding to support community-based organizations and nonprofits serving Trumbull residents. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits operating legally in Connecticut or community-based organizations with a fiscal sponsor. Funds are aimed at addressing the COVID-19 public health and economic response, focusing on public health impacts and economic harms to households, small businesses, nonprofits, impacted industries, and the public sector. Applications are due by July 31, 2024, with funding decisions announced by August 31, 2024. Program funds are not to replace other federal, state, or local ARPA assistance and must be used exclusively for projects, programs, and services within Trumbull. The maximum grant award is $20,000, and all funds must be expended by June 30, 2025. Indirect costs are limited to 15% of the total funding request. Funded organizations are required to submit mid-term and final reports detailing expenses and progress.

Health
Nonprofits
Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund 2024
$625,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is soliciting proposals for the Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund (NEFRF)(formerly known as the New England Forests and Rivers Fund) to restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests and grasslands that provide habitat for diverse fish and wildlife populations. Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/11/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: The program will advance this goal by investing in projects that: Restore the quality and connectivity of stream and riparian habitats with a focus on improving habitat for river herring, Atlantic salmon, brook trout and wood turtles; Improve management of forest blocks to enhance age and structural diversity, resulting in improved forest conditions for native wildlife, with a focus on improving habitat for golden-winged warbler and New England cottontail; and, Promote hayfield management that allows for successful grassland bird breeding, with a specific focus on habitat for bobolink. Approximately $2 million is available this year. Funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service and Natural Resources Conservation Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Zoetis Foundation and Sylvamo. Program PrioritiesΒ  Proposals should strive to contribute to goals detailed in NFWF’s Northeast Watersheds Business Plan (March 2023), and specifically the strategies for Stream and Riparian Habitat, and Upland Forests and Grasslands. (Applicants interested in supporting the priorities for Coastal Habitats in the business plan are encouraged to apply to NFWF’s Long Island Sound Futures Fund and National Coastal Resilience Fund.) Priority implementation strategies for NEFRF funding in 2024 are detailed below. Approximately $625,000 in program funding will be set aside for projects that direct staff resources to help agricultural producers design and implement conservation practices benefitting select Working Lands for Wildlife target species, especially northeast turtles and golden-winged warblers. Projects should Increase Farm Bill program participation and conservation practice implementation among agricultural producers, especially farmers and ranchers in the Historically Underserved and Special Emphasis categories. In addition, projects that incorporate outreach to communities, foster community engagement, and pursue collaborative management leading to measurable conservation benefits are encouraged. When possible, projects should be developed through community input and co-design processes and should consider traditional knowledge where relevant. Additionally, projects should engage community-level partners (e.g., municipalities, NGOs, community organizations, community leaders) to help design, implement, and maintain projects to secure maximum benefits for communities, maintenance, and sustainability post-grant award. Grant Period Projects should plan to start no later than six months after the award date and be completed within three years. Geographical AreasΒ  Projects are eligible from throughout the program boundary, which includes all of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, as well as parts of New York. However, within the Long Island Sound and Connecticut River watershed, NEFRF will only consider projects to sustain and restore healthy forests, grasslands and fish passage projects. All other projects should apply to the Long Island Sound Futures Fund (LISFF). Eligibility CriteriaΒ  Eligible and Ineligible Entities: Eligible applicants include non-profit 501(c) organizations, state government agencies, local governments, municipal governments, Tribal governments and organizations, and educational institutions. Ineligible applicants include U.S. Federal government agencies, businesses, unincorporated individuals and international organizations. For more information, visit NFWF.

Environment
Nonprofits
Climate and Environmental Science Fellowship for Local Journalism
Contact for amount
Metcalf Institute
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This fellowship provides resources and training for local newsrooms in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts to enhance their climate and environmental reporting, particularly benefiting those serving marginalized communities.

Environment
County governments