Connecticut Grants
Last updated October 8, 2026
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation - Phase III Grants (New Haven County) Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation Inc · Foundation Oct 31, 2026 · Varies The Thomaston Savings Bank Foundation makes grants in three phases each year, one per Connecticut county it serves. Phase III covers New Haven County communities (Middlebury, Waterbury and Wolcott). | |
| CT School Construction Grants - General DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies Funding for school construction projects across Connecticut, including new construction or renovations of public schools. | |
| Priority List Grants DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies Major school construction projects such as renovations, alterations, and new school buildings that must be added to the Priority List and approved by the CT legislature before funding. | |
| Coast Guard Foundation Education Scholarships & Grants Coast Guard Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Coast Guard Foundation provides education scholarships and grants to help U.S. Coast Guard members, spouses, and children pursue college, training, and credentials, including a "Coast Guard Spouse Grants for Education, Training"… | |
| Priority List School Construction Grants DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies Major school construction projects that require approval from the Governor and Education Committee through the Priority List process before funding can be awarded. This includes renovations, alterations, and new school buildings. | |
| Aurora Foundation College Success Program Grants Aurora Women and Girls Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $18K – $30K The Aurora Foundation for Women & Girls makes grants to Greater Hartford nonprofits/institutions running women's college-success/retention programs; 2025 grantees (Charter Oak State College, Hartford Public Library, University of Hartford… | |
| School Construction Grants - Non-Priority List DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies School construction projects that can skip the Priority List for direct approval by the Office of Grants Administration. These are non-priority projects that do not require legislative approval. | |
| Local Preservation Partners Grant Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Matching reimbursement grants for Connecticut 501(c)3 and 501(c)13 nonprofits for projects that advance the goals of the State Historic Preservation Office through education, awareness, promotion, outreach and visioning initiatives. | |
| Non-Priority List Grants DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies School construction project grants that can skip the Priority List for direct approval by the Office of Grants Administration. Eligible for certain types of school construction projects that do not require legislative approval. | |
| Branford Community Foundation - Emergent Needs Grant Branford Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Rolling emergent-needs grants for Branford CT nonprofits when needs arise outside the annual cycle; rolling review from May 15. | |
| Farm Recovery and Support Grant Dept of Agriculture · State Not published · Varies Block grant to support farm recovery and resilience. Provides funds to farmers and agricultural organizations in Connecticut. | |
| Non-Priority List School Construction Grants DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies School construction grants for projects that can skip the Priority List process and receive direct approval by the DAS Office of Grants Administration. These are smaller projects that do not require legislative approval. | |
| AAM Conference Scholarships Association of Anglican Musicians · Foundation Not published · Varies The Association of Anglican Musicians offers Conference Scholarships; applications are accepted until February 15, with any remaining scholarships awarded first-come, first-served after that date. | |
| CT School Construction Grants - Non-Priority List DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies School construction projects that can skip the Priority List process and receive direct approval by the DAS Office of Grants Administration. These are smaller projects that do not require legislative approval. | |
| Survey and Planning Grants - Historic Resources Inventories Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Grants to create detailed records of historic buildings, sites, structures and/or objects within a defined geographical area, or multiple resources related to a theme, throughout Connecticut. | |
| Historic Resources Inventories Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning Grants to create detailed records of historic buildings, sites, structures and/or objects within a defined geographical area, or multiple resources related to a theme, throughout Connecticut. | |
| Historic Designation Reports Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning Grants to fund historic designation reports including: National Historic Landmark Nominations, National Register of Historic Places Nominations, Connecticut State Register of Historic Places Nominations, and Local… | |
| Main Street Community Foundation Grants Program Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Barnes Memorial Trust C/O Main Street Community · Foundation Not published · Varies Main Street Community Foundation (Bristol CT) awards grants to 501(c)(3) organizations serving six CT towns across three program areas (Basic Needs, Access to Opportunity, Vibrant Communities); this is the grantmaking vehicle through which… | |
| School Construction Grants - Priority List DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies Major school construction projects submitted to the Governor and Education Committee for approval. Projects on the Priority List must be approved by the CT legislature before funding. | |
| Municipal Historic Preservation Planning Reports Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning Grants to fund municipal historic preservation planning reports that assist a municipality with integrating historic preservation and a community's cultural resources into the local planning and design process. | |
| CT School Construction Grants - Priority List DAS Grants · State Not published · Varies Major school construction projects submitted by DAS to the Governor and Education Committee for approval. | |
| Survey and Planning Grants - Historic Designation Reports Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Grants to fund historic designation reports including: National Historic Landmark Nominations, National Register of Historic Places Nominations, Connecticut State Register of Historic Places Nominations, Local Historic District or… | |
| Pre-Development Studies Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Survey and Planning Grants to hire a qualified consultant to complete pre-development studies on historic resources owned by Connecticut 501(c)3 or 501(c)13 nonprofits or municipalities, or if a municipality has a financial interest in the… | |
| Survey and Planning Grants - Pre-Development Studies Historic Preservation Grants · State Not published · Varies Grants to hire qualified consultants to complete pre-development studies on historic resources owned by Connecticut 501(c)3 or 501(c)13 nonprofits or municipalities, or if a municipality has a financial interest in the resource. |
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About grants in Connecticut
Connecticut funding flows through agencies like the Connecticut Office of the Arts (within the Department of Economic and Community Development), the Connecticut State Department of Education, and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. The state's philanthropic sector is anchored by well-endowed regional community foundations, giving nonprofits in Hartford, New Haven, and Fairfield County strong local funding partners alongside state programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What state grants are available in Connecticut?
Key Connecticut agencies include the Department of Economic and Community Development and its Connecticut Office of the Arts, the Connecticut State Department of Education, and the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority. Together they fund arts and culture, education programs, affordable housing, and community and economic development across the state.
What foundations serve Connecticut?
Connecticut is served by several large regional community foundations, including the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, the Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, and Fairfield County's Community Foundation. These grantmakers support nonprofits working on education, the arts, health, and community development within their respective regions.
Are there grants for Connecticut small businesses?
Yes. The Department of Economic and Community Development administers business assistance and economic development programs, and many of the state's community foundations also fund organizations that support local entrepreneurs and small-business development.
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