Grants for Connecticut

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Grant Details:

The average grant size is $12,000.

Application Deadlines:

March 15 and September 15, annually

Description:

The Abelard Foundation East supports nonprofit organizations located east of the Mississippi River.

The Foundation is committed to supporting local progressive social change activities that…

Grant Range:
$250 - $150000
Grant Details:

Occasionally, larger grants are made.

Application Deadlines:

Varies by grant type

Description:

The American Savings Foundation supports nonprofit organizations located in the communities in Connecticut served by American Savings Bank, with a primary focus on the city of New Britain and a…

Grant Range:
$1000 - $8000
Average Grant:
$3400
Application Deadlines:

March 15, 2024
(The 2025 deadline will be available early in the year.)

Description:

The Branford Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the Branford, CT, area.

The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations and government agencies…

Grant Range:
$5000 - $50000
Average Grant:
$20000 - $30000
Application Deadlines:

Varies by program

Description:

The Carolyn Foundation seeks to improve the lives of children and families, communities, and the environment, and to support programs and initiatives that effect positive change now and in the…

Grant Details:

Grants range from $100,000 to $150,000.

Application Deadlines:

Improving Youth Mental Health: May 22, 2024
Improving Veteran Mental Health: August 28, 2024 (extended to September 5, 2024)
(Additional deadlines will be available when requests for proposals are released.)

Description:

The Cigna Group Foundation is committed to improving health equity in local communities by being a catalyst for change. The Foundation primarily provides support in communities served by the…

Average Grant:
$5000 - $25000
Application Deadlines:

Letters of intent: January 1 and July 1, annually
Invited applications: February 1 and August 1, annually

Description:

The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Berlin, New Britain, Plainville, and Southington, CT.

The Foundation provides Community…

Average Grant:
$5000 - $15000
Application Deadlines:

Varies by program

Description:

The Connecticut Community Foundation is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive community for residents of 21 towns in greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut.…

Grant Details:

Two-year grants of $100,000 will be provided in 2023.

Application Deadlines:

Note: The Fund is currently reworking its grant strategy and applications are invite only.

Description:

The Disney Conservation Fund provides grants to nonprofit organizations and communities working together on comprehensive conservation solutions.

The Fund supports programs and projects…