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Overview

Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Sustainable Ct Inc
Last Updated: February 08, 2026

Summary

Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund is a unique funding initiative that empowers individuals and informal groups to engage their communities in sustainability projects. With no traditional application process or deadlines, it offers dollar-for-dollar matching for crowdfunding efforts. This program supports diverse initiatives, including green spaces, renewable energy, and community gardens, fostering a more equitable and vibrant environment. Participants can receive assistance in developing campaigns to turn their innovative ideas into reality.

Overview

Unlike with traditional funding programs, the Community Match Fund has no traditional grant application, no deadlines, no lengthy review period, and minimal reporting requirements. Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund is an innovative program that provides fast, flexible funding and support for engaging your community on wide-ranging sustainability projects. Anyone in a Sustainable CT registered municipality can participate and eligible projects will receive dollar-for-dollar matching funds from Sustainable CT. Have a great idea to make your community more equitable, sustainable, and vibrant? We want to hear about it! Crowdfund for Sustainability - We'll match what you raise! Help make your community more sustainable, healthy, and vibrant. Whether you’re dreaming of more green spaces, solar for public spaces, greenways for biking and walking, murals and other public art, green jobs programs, or community gardens, the Sustainable CT Community Match Fund can help make your idea a reality. We’ll work with you to develop and run a crowdfunding campaign and we’ll match every contribution you receive dollar-for-dollar. Not a nonprofit or formal organization? No problem! This program was designed with grassroots groups in mind and the team at Sustainable CT is excited to work with anyone to help get their eligible idea off the ground. Individuals and informal groups are strongly encouraged to reach out. Here's a quick look at some of the project areas we support. Energy Efficiency & Renewables Food Waste Diversion & Composting Land & Waterbody Conservation Greenways for biking and walking Food Waste Diversion Community Gardens Pollinator Habitats Green Infrastructure Environmental Justice Creating Green Spaces Composting & Recycling Recycling Farmers Markets Sustainable Transportation Environmental Programs & Education Activating Public Spaces Public Art Sustainable Local Food Networks Tree Plantings Green Jobs Programs

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grassrootsenvironmentcommunity-developmentsolarcommunity-gardens

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