Strengthening Local Nonprofits Through Annual Funding in Connecticut (USA)
GrantID: 74528
Grant Funding Amount Low: $250
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $100,000
Summary
A regional grant program offers annual funding opportunities available specifically to nonprofit organizations serving communities in one county in Connecticut. Eligible nonprofits may apply for support in areas such as community health, youth development, and financial empowerment. Grant awards typically range from $10,000 to $100,000, with the average award being around $37,000. These grants are intended to strengthen local service providers by helping them implement or expand programs that serve low‑ and moderate‑income families.
A second, smaller program is geared toward agencies that partner with community volunteer initiatives. Participating agencies may apply for up to $2,500 in project funds that help underwrite volunteer‑led service efforts—often involving 20 to 40 volunteers—to build capacity and visibility for participating nonprofits.
Both programs are structured as annual cycles, with each year seeing a new request for proposals, required preliminary screening, information sessions, and final proposal submissions leading to funded programs. The larger program supports multi‑year initiatives aligned with strategic goals like healthy communities and financial stability, while the smaller grant helps agencies leverage onsite volunteer effort to complete meaningful service projects.
These opportunities are exclusively for nonprofit entities with legal nonprofit status, operational presence within the specified region, and a governance and financial structure that meets established organizational criteria. Small businesses, for‑profit enterprises, and individual applicants are not eligible. The focus is firmly on nonprofits delivering direct services in the target county.
Funds can be applied toward program delivery costs, expansion of direct services, capacity building, volunteer project expenses, and initiatives that benefit economically vulnerable populations. The larger awards fund ongoing operations or programmatic growth, while the smaller grants fuel discrete volunteer‑engagement projects.
Overall, the grant opportunities are designed to foster stronger local nonprofit infrastructure, enhance services for families struggling financially, and encourage volunteer‑driven impact—all on an annual funding cycle with structured application and selection stages.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Connecticut that are actively involved in Non-Profit Support Services. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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