Connecticut Local Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Berkshire Taconic region for innovative projects that improve environmental quality and promote community health, with a focus on engaging at-risk and low-income youth.

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) 08/08/2024 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. Nonprofit funding requests must “Support 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 Criteria  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 “supports 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.

Applicants are invited to apply for The Dammann Fund Grant. Donor Name: The Dammann Fund State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Dammann Fund, Inc. is committed to using its resources for the support of qualified charitable organizations operating programs in New York City, Southwestern Connecticut, Westchester, and Charlottesville, VA with a focus in any one or more of two areas: Teen Parenting: Programs that enable development of parenting skills in young parents. Mental Health: Programs that foster independent living skills for the mentally ill. Guidelines and Requirements Your organization represents that is it a publicly-supported charitable organization and thus, not a private foundation within the meaning of Section 509 of the Code. Your organization agrees not to expend any grant funds in such a way as to constitute a taxable expenditure as described in Section 4945 of the Code, including but not limited to the carrying on propaganda (i.e. lobbying) or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, or for any purpose other than one specified in Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code. Ineligibility  Grants are not made to individuals and they are not made for capital or annual campaigns, endowments, loans, conferences or travel. Grant recipients are eligible to receive funding for a single program for up to three consecutive years. However, a new application for funding is required each year. For more information, visit The Dammann Fund.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Middlesex County, Connecticut, focusing on initiatives that promote racial equity, education, financial security, housing, wellness, and youth opportunities.

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

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

This grant provides financial support for community arts and cultural projects in East Hartford, helping to fund activities like concerts, workshops, and public art installations.

This grant provides financial support for arts and cultural projects within Stamford, Connecticut, aimed at enhancing community engagement and learning through various forms of artistic expression.

This grant provides financial support to organizations that deliver educational, cultural, human services, and healthcare programs to underserved communities in Greater New London County, Connecticut.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Fairfield County, Connecticut, that deliver essential services in community development, affordable housing, and educational enrichment for families and children.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to grassroots organizations in Waterbury, Connecticut, focused on promoting social justice and equity for marginalized communities through capacity-building and strategic development initiatives.

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