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Connecticut Private Grants

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Improving Veteran Mental Health Grant
$150,000
The Cigna Group Foundation (Cigna)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on improving veteran mental health through stable housing solutions and supportive services in select states.

Health
Nonprofits
The Cigna Group Health Equity Impact Fund
$250,000
The Cigna Group Foundation (CGF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based nonprofit organizations in Hartford, Connecticut, and St. Louis, Missouri, to improve healthcare access and address mental health and substance use challenges in underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Creation of New Work Grant
$20,000
Edward C. and Ann T. Roberts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support for collaborative artistic projects in Greater Hartford that celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary, encouraging new works that engage the local community.

Community Development
City or township governments
Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

Education
Nonprofits
Glastonbury Greater Together Community Fund
$15,000
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Glastonbury, Connecticut, to implement projects that enhance local quality of life and promote inclusivity and civic engagement.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
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
Accelerate: A WBDC Grant Program
$25,000
Womenโ€™s Business Development Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This program provides financial support of up to $25,000 to women-owned small businesses in Connecticut that have previously received WBDC funding and are seeking to expand their operations through targeted investments.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Connecticut Historic Preservation Matching Grants
$10,000
The 1772 Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

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

Arts
County governments
Herbst Fund for Eye Research
$15,000
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This fund provides financial support for community education, research, and training initiatives focused on eye health and diseases, with a preference for projects based in Connecticut.

Health
Nonprofits
William T. Sloper Trust for Andrew J. Sloper Musical Fund
Contact for amount
William T. Sloper Trust for Andrew J. Sloper Musical Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Britain, Connecticut, for high-quality musical performances that enrich the local community.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals
Pathways for Older Adults
$15,000
Connecticut Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 17, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofits and municipalities in Connecticut to create programs and services that support healthy aging and engagement for older adults in the community.

Health
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Innovation Fund
$1,000,000
The Tow Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations developing innovative solutions to improve mental health and well-being services for youth aged birth to 25.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Organizing Grant
Contact for amount
Hartford Foundation for Public Giving
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and community groups led by people of color and marginalized communities in Greater Hartford to enhance civic participation and drive policy change on issues like housing, education, and health care.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Business Builder Subawards
$100,000
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses in the Northeast to enhance their operations, expand markets, and improve post-harvest activities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Honda USA Foundation Funding - Programmatic Support
$100,000
Honda USA Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and schools focused on improving mobility access for individuals with disabilities, as well as initiatives in education and environmental sustainability.

Health
Nonprofits
Dairy Processor Modernization Grant Program
$250,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding to dairy processors in the Northeast to modernize their operations by acquiring specialized equipment that improves efficiency, product quality, and sustainability.

Agriculture
Small businesses
Lena Benas Memorial Grant Program
$25,000
Lena Benas Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Litchfield and nearby communities that are dedicated to improving housing maintenance and essential human services for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits