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Connecticut Recreation Grants

Explore 38 grant opportunities

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
Land Capital Grant Program (LCG)
$500,000
Connecticut Land Conservation Council
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut dedicated to land conservation, enabling them to acquire and permanently protect critical conservation lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Health and Environmental Justice Grants
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that improve health and environmental conditions for historically underserved communities in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills, focusing on equitable access to housing, food, and healthcare.

Health
Nonprofits
George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund
Contact for amount
George H.C. Ensworth Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

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

Health
Nonprofits
Responsive Program Support Grants
Contact for amount
Valley Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports multi-regional and statewide nonprofit organizations that provide programs benefiting communities in the Greater New Haven area, ensuring that less than 75% of their service population resides within the local 20-town region.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Tolland Greater Together Community Fund
$12,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

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.

Health
Nonprofits
CDA Agricultural Enhancement Grant 2025
$49,999
Connecticut Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to Connecticut municipalities, regional councils, and agricultural non-profits for projects that enhance agricultural viability, focusing on education, diversity, urban agriculture, and food supply improvements.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund
Contact for amount
Evelyn W. Preston Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and artists partnering with nonprofits to host public music concerts in Hartford's parks during the summer months, promoting community engagement through accessible musical performances.

Arts
City or township governments
Womenโ€™s Fund and Lois Livingston McMillen Memorial Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills that empower women and girls through advocacy, skill development, and services for victims of domestic violence.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Southbury Community Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

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.

Employment Labor and Training
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
Arts and Culture
Contact for amount
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut to enhance access to arts programs, particularly for historically marginalized communities, and to support BIPOC artists in fostering inclusive cultural experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut announces Environmental Grants
$50,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grants to benefit Communities in Connecticut
$30,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity supports community initiatives in southeastern Connecticut that empower youth and address basic needs, focusing on collaboration and measurable outcomes to enhance well-being in lower-income areas.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Norwich Youth Grants
$15,000
Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

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

Recreation
Nonprofits
United Way of West Central Connecticut announces Community Partner Funding
Contact for amount
United Way of West Central Connecticut
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Bristol, Burlington, Plainville, and Plymouth/Terryville, Connecticut, that focus on promoting health, youth development, and financial stability for individuals and families.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Support for Community Events Grant Program
Contact for amount
Town of Avon
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations for hosting community events that promote cultural and recreational opportunities for residents of Avon, Connecticut.

Recreation
City or township governments
Quinnipiac River Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations working to improve the environmental quality of the Quinnipiac River and its watershed through initiatives like pollution reduction, habitat restoration, and public education.

Environment
City or township governments
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
Harford Foundation Summer Program
$50,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 1, 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.

Education
Nonprofits