492 Connecticut Community Service Grants

492 Community Services Grants for Connecticut

Discover grants that support community services and programs that benefit the public. Funding is available for outreach efforts, volunteer programs, and social services. Additional grants support civic engagement and initiatives that address community needs, strengthen local support systems, and improve quality of life for residents.

Outreach and social service grants vary widely by population served and funding type. The filters above sort by recipient type, location, or funding source to help you focus in. GrantWatch helps organizations manage the entire funding process, from grant prospecting to post-award reporting, with tools such as the Grant Prospecting Dashboard, Grant Funding Pipeline, GrantWatch Intelligence™, and the AI Grant Writing Tool - built for outreach programs run by nonprofits and volunteer organizations.

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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, and Tribes to Reduce Violent Crime

Deadline: 08/27/26

Grants to USA government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and tribal governments for activities to reduce violent crime in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 123715
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Cooperative Agreement for a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Provide Addiction Treatment Through Courts

Deadline: 08/27/26

Cooperative Agreement for a USA nonprofit organization or IHE to provide addiction treatment through the criminal justice system. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for decreasing criminal justice costs, implementing treatm...

GrantWatch ID#: 231458
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Economic Stability for Korean Americans

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the economic stability of low-income Korean Americans throughout the country. Funding is intended for direct service programs that advance educational attainment, employment, financial capability, access to public ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180202
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Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve Health Programs

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212450
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Grants to Connecticut and New York Nonprofits and Agencies for Activities to Benefit Local Com...

Deadline: 08/28/26

Grants to Connecticut and New York nonprofits and government agencies for activities to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as for projects and programs in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 227684
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit the Local Community

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address cultural, economic, and social needs. Focus areas include arts and culture, civics, education, health and human services, recreation, and youth development. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 161557
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities to Benefit Children

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, h...

GrantWatch ID#: 210880
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs and Capacity Building Efforts

Deadline: 08/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for projects and activities that improve life in eligible communities. Funding is intended for capital grants and campaigns, capacity-building efforts, and program support. Focus areas include housing,...

GrantWatch ID#: 216675
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Grants to Connecticut Arts Nonprofits and Municipal Arts Departments for Operating Support

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit arts organizations and municipal arts departments for general operating support. First-time applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding is intended to be flexible and give the grantee the abi...

GrantWatch ID#: 153666
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Agencies, and Organizations to Benefit Residents

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government units for programs that benefit communities and improve the quality of life in eligible areas. Funding is intended for special projects, general assistance, existing program support, or s...

GrantWatch ID#: 174179
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Projects that Address the Needs of Older Adults

Deadline: 08/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and public housing authorities for capital projects that address the needs of elderly individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. A ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194950
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Grants to Connecticut Entities to Assist Individuals with HIV

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health centers, health departments, and other healthcare providers in eligible locations to provide services related to HIV. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 197986
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Mental Health of Young People of Color

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210666
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Grants to Georgia and New England Nonprofits for Projects and Initiatives that Benefit Local R...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $6,000 to Georgia, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents. Funding is intended to support special projects, focused initiatives, and equipment. Pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 214675
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Opportunity for International Entrepreneurs for Social and Environmental Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

GrantWatch ID#: 215166
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Operational Assistance and Start-Up Costs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs and activities that benefit children and families in eligible locations. Funding is intended for general operating support and seed investments in new organizations. The grant program seeks to promote chan...

GrantWatch ID#: 215921
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Programs That Help Companion Animals Find and...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support programs that help companion animals find and remain in loving homes. Funding is intended to help animal welfare organizations prepare foster, rescue, or shelter animals for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215927
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Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania Nonprofits for Programs to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to Connecticut and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations for initiatives to meet community needs. Funding is intended for programs to prepare adults and youth for academic and social success, support the arts and initiatives related to art, and promote healt...

GrantWatch ID#: 218376
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Youth Movements to Support Jewish Youth

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, youth movements, and social entrepreneurs to support Jewish teenagers and young adults. Funding is intended to support new and existing programs to encourage religious engagement after young adults leave home. The go...

GrantWatch ID#: 231010
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, schools, and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is for projects that strengthen public safety, support families, and expand ...

GrantWatch ID#: 231134
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Grants to USA Animal Rescues and Related Nonprofits to Neuter and Spay Stray Cats

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA animal rescues and related nonprofit organizations for neuter and spay programs for stray cats. Funding is intended to offset expenses of neutering and spaying individual community cats and returning them to the streets. Awardees must creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 231681
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities for Activities Addressing Fungal Disease Threats

Deadline: 08/31/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and businesses for activities addressing global fungal disease threats. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended for improving laboratory o...

GrantWatch ID#: 231747
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Grants to USA Entities to Improve Fingerprint Background Checks for Caregivers

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico state and tribal agencies, faith-based organizations, and CBOs to improve background check capabilities for caregivers. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to improve the accuracy and ti...

GrantWatch ID#: 231756
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Northeastern States for Charitable Programs and Projects

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations in Northeastern states for charitable programs and projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of focus areas and project types, including education, youth development, arts and humanities, science and techn...

GrantWatch ID#: 231930
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Environmental and Mental Health Programs

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support innovative initiatives in the areas of environmental activism and mental health, with a focus on disadvantaged popu...

GrantWatch ID#: 134403
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Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations for Programs to Assist Victims of Crime

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for crime prevention programs and assistance for people who were victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the establis...

GrantWatch ID#: 150586
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Municipalities to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and municipalities to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible counties. First-time applicants must submit a pre-application form before applying. Funding is intended for programs and projects related to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 159882
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes and Agencies for Disaster Relief to Elderly Populations

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/30/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories tribal organizations and state agencies to support elderly populations impacted by natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for purpo...

GrantWatch ID#: 164593
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Music Activities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community initiatives related to music. Funding is intended to support musical activities and performances that are open to the public for minimal or no costs. Eligible organizations and music...

GrantWatch ID#: 173228
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Grants to USA Qualifying Domestic Violence and Animal Nonprofits to Help Domestic Violence Sur...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations partnering with other organizations to help domestic violence survivors escape abuse together with their pets. Funding is intended for pet foster programs, construction and renovat...

GrantWatch ID#: 183121
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Grants to Connecticut Agencies, Tribes, and Groups to Promote Access to Recreational Areas

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut government agencies, Tribes, Tribal governments, and regional planning groups to increase access to outdoor recreational activities and spaces for underserved communities. Funding is intended for planning activities, facility development, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 218475
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Grants to USA Faith-Based and Other Entities for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA Catholic faith-based organizations, children's health and human services agencies, and college athletic programs for community benefit initiatives. Past awards have gone to cancer research, big brother/big sister programs, autism programs, legal serv...

GrantWatch ID#: 222712
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Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote the Arts and Artists of Color

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote the arts in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support local artists of color. Organizations may apply for visual or performing arts programs. R...

GrantWatch ID#: 227364
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Travel Nonprofits for Global Community Enhancement

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229954
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Local Governments to Improve Public Safety

Deadline: 09/01/26

Cooperative agreements to USA local governments to improve public safety. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with a wide range of strategies to restore law and order, reduce crime in the city, and serve as an example to other cities. Eligible activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 230053
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Families to Support the Needs of Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and families to support the needs of children with disabilities. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Funding may be used for equipment, therapy, and respite care costs not covered by in...

GrantWatch ID#: 230598
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, and Nonprofits for Environment and Health...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and charities for initiatives to protect the environment and improve health and safety. Eligible areas of interest include: STEM education, biodiversity, health and nutrition, protecting...

GrantWatch ID#: 231706
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Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits and For-Profits in Multiple States for Community Programs and E...

Deadline: 09/02/26

Sponsorships to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations in multiple states for programs and events to positively benefit local residents in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must propose activities that mutually benefit the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188041
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Grants to USA Faith-Based Organizations, Agencies, and Tribes to Secure Religious Facilities

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants to USA and territories faith-based organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve safety and prevent hate crimes at religious facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended f...

GrantWatch ID#: 231478

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...

GrantWatch ID#: 135007

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Connecticut nonprofits and government agencies for projects that strengthen underserved communities. Funding is intended to expand access to resources, address behavioral health and substance abuse prevention among youth, reduce lonelines...

GrantWatch ID#: 213749

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Municipalities to Improve Rural Areas

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 228538

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 09/06/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline: 09/07/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072

Grants to USA Native American Organizations and Oregon Agencies and Charitable Organizations t...

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community p...

GrantWatch ID#: 145701

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Improve Services to Victims of Violence

Deadline: 09/08/26

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit, tribal organizations, and institutions of higher education to build organizational capacity to deliver culturally appropriate services to people impacted by assault and domestic violence. Applicants are advised that require...

GrantWatch ID#: 209479

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits to Address Urgent Issues for Girls and Women

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for projects that address urgent issues for girls and women. Funding is intended for projects that improve the lives of girls and women and create positive social change to allow full participation of eve...

GrantWatch ID#: 216267

Grants to USA Entities for Programs to Prevent and Help Those Affected By Domestic Violence

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and victim service providers for programs to meet the needs of youth and children affected by domestic violence and to engage men and youth in preventing domestic viole...

GrantWatch ID#: 221348

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Address the Economic Needs of Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 09/08/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that assist low-income residents in achieving economic independence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 231972
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