How much funding does The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation Grant provide?

The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation Grant provides US $10,000 - US $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation Grant?

Eligible applicants: Non profit organizations in Connecticut, with emphasis on New Haven county. Geography: In New Haven County, with a focus on various fields including education, arts.

How often is The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation Grant offered?

The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation Grant accepts applications on a rolling basis.

The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation Grant

Larry W McCurdy Family Foundation

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Funding Amount

US $10,000 - US $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Proposals are accepted year-round, starting with a Letter of Intent.”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Non profit organizations in Connecticut, with emphasis on New Haven county

Geography

In New Haven County, with a focus on various fields including education, arts

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: No grants to individuals.

Overview

The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, especially in New Haven County, with a focus on various fields including education, arts, and human services. With over $1.4 million awarded in the last five years, the foundation emphasizes projects that benefit vulnerable populations, such as children, seniors, and low-income individuals. Proposals are accepted year-round, starting with a Letter of Intent.

NOTE: Proposals are accepted throughout the year. Initial approach should be with a Letter of Intent. Contact the foundation directly for more information.
The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation funded 32 grants to 13 organizations totaling $1,437,500 over the past five years.
The Larry W. McCurdy Family Foundation gives to organizations within the following fields of interest:

Animal adoptions
Arts and culture
Arts education
College preparation
Education
Equal opportunity in education
Human services
Middle school education
Multicultural education
Music
Parent-teacher involvement
Religion
Student retention
Student services
Tutoring
Vocal music

Eligibility

Giving primarily is limited to non profit organizations in Connecticut, with emphasis on New Haven county.

Ineligibility

No grants to individuals.

What Larry W McCurdy Family Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025: 7
Total given: $465K
Median grant: $30K
Range: $10K–$200K

By dollars: Connecticut 94%, Florida 6%. Top recipient cities: New Haven, CT; Guilford, CT; Beanford, CT.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

St Martin De Porres Academy Inc · New Haven, CT

To promote the organization's exempt purpose

$200K
CT Hospice · Beanford, CT

To promote the organization's exempt purpose

$100K
Christian Community Action Inc · New Haven, CT

To promote the organization's exempt purpose

$75K
Camp Boggy Creek · Eustis, FL

To promote the organization's exempt purpose

$30K
New Haven Chorale · New Haven, CT

To promote the organization's exempt purpose

$25K