124 Connecticut Community Economic Development Grants

124 Community and Economic Development Grants for Connecticut

Discover grants that support community and economic development initiatives. Funding is available for neighborhood revitalization, infrastructure improvements, capacity-building, beautification efforts, and development projects and programs that stimulate local economies and enhance overall well-being.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Housing Authorities to Improve Economic Independence for...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, resident associations, tribes, and housing authorities to help public and tribal housing residents achieve economic stability and independence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete....

GrantWatch ID#: 183861

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and For-Profits to Promote Domestic Rare Earth Metal...

Deadline: 01/20/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofits, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and for-profits partnering with an academic institution to construct a demonstration facility to promote the use of rare earth metals. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete...

GrantWatch ID#: 225292

Grants to USA Tribal Governments for Projects to Improve Local Waste Management Systems

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants to USA Tribal governments for projects to improve local waste management systems. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects to improve local recycling programs, post-consumer mate...

GrantWatch ID#: 223910

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Business Development and to Support Their Communities

Deadline: 01/23/26

Grants of $20,000 to USA small businesses for business development and to support their communities. Funding is intended to support initiatives to help small businesses innovate and grow. Examples of eligible projects include, but are not limited to large capital expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 224864

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 01/26/26

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay and gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Government Agencies for Programs and Activities to Create Safe Bi...

Deadline: 01/27/26

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and activities to create safe bicycling environments. Projects can include giveaways, assessment surveys, educational opportunities, events, placemaking, and end-of-trip facilities. Fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218562

Cooperative Agreements to USA States, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Address Potentially ...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and qualified community development entities to address potentially contaminated or polluted properties. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

GrantWatch ID#: 148252

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Design Students and Recent Graduates for Innovative D...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International design students and recent graduates for innovative design concepts that address urgent problems. Submissions can be a service concept, a product, an app, or other ideas that meet one of the sustainable development goals of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216702

Cooperative Agreements to USA Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Planning, Assessment, and C...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA tribes, government agencies, redevelopment agencies, and nonprofit organizations for planning, assessment, and cleanup activities related to brownfield sites. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...

GrantWatch ID#: 225088

Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Support Communities Attempting to Add...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and agencies to support communities attempting to address brownfields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support communitie...

GrantWatch ID#: 225090

Cooperative Agreements to USA Coalitions of Agencies, Nonprofits, and Development Entities to ...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories coalitions of government agencies, tribes, nonprofit organizations, and community development entities to assess brownfields sites for remediation and reuse. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 225091

Cooperative Agreements to USA State Agencies and Tribes for Planning and Assessment Activities...

Deadline: 01/28/26

Cooperative agreements to USA state agencies and tribes for planning and assessment activities related to brownfields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities that will lead to the remedi...

GrantWatch ID#: 225093

Grants to USA Small to Medium-Sized Farms and Agricultural Nonprofits to Implement Sustainabil...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants up to $5,000 to USA small to medium-sized farm owners and operators and agricultural nonprofits to implement sustainable farming activities. Funding is intended for projects that strengthen local communities and encourage farms to operate more sustainably. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 177756

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith Based Entities, and IHEs for Public Servi...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, for-profit organizations, and IHEs for neighborhood improvement projects and public services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community development activities that benefit low- and low-m...

GrantWatch ID#: 212475

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits, For-Profits, Faith-Based Entities, and IHEs for Capital Proj...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit and for-profit organizations, faith-based entities, and IHEs for neighborhood enhancement activities and capital improvement projects in eligible locations. Applicants must be pre-screened before applying. Funding is intended for communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 212487

Cash Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Agencies, Individuals, NGOs, and Businesses for ...

Deadline: 01/30/26

Cash prizes to USA, Canada, and International government agencies, individuals, NGOs, and businesses for promoting human development. Nominations are accepted for programming in the Funder's focus areas: societal and early childhood development, education, financial in...

GrantWatch ID#: 225454

Grants to USA Small Businesses to Enhance Community Impact and Promote Growth and Development

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants of $5,000 to USA and territories small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, and improving access to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 214125

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support a Range of Community Benefit...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to support a range of community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended to support charitable, public, and educational projects in the following program areas: environment, human services, arts, cultu...

GrantWatch ID#: 220249

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Humanitarian and Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant organiza...

GrantWatch ID#: 173142

Opportunity for USA Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 02/01/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to investors, and support after the program. Elig...

GrantWatch ID#: 204738

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Eligible Districts for Capital Projects Addressing He...

Deadline: 02/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-being and...

GrantWatch ID#: 223879

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Studies Addressing Economic Improveme...

Deadline: 02/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates and researchers with a PhD for studies addressing economic improvement for low-income countries. Particular research attention should be placed on the economies of countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 225597

Grants to USA Institutions, Corporations, Foundations, IHEs, and Consultants for Research on U...

Deadline: 02/03/26

Grants to USA research institutions, corporations, foundations, institutions of higher education, and consultants for research projects related to updating and consolidating information about utility locations. The purpose of the grant program is to create a guide to m...

GrantWatch ID#: 225841

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Perpetuate the Legacy of M...

Deadline: 02/06/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to perpetuate the legacy of twentieth-century Black architects. Eligible uses of funding include planning, capital improvements, and indirect costs. Grantees will also receive technical assis...

GrantWatch ID#: 205780

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline: 02/07/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies for neighborhood improvement projects that benefit low and moderate-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suit...

GrantWatch ID#: 226337

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charitable Organizations to Increase Access to Solar ...

Deadline: 02/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charitable organizations for renewable energy projects. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended to expand access to solar energy. Priority will be given ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201046

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote and Advance American Indian Culture and Self-Sufficiency

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 174514

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Enhance the Lives of Residents in Eligible Co...

Deadline: 02/15/26

Grants to Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Focus areas include youth, education, community enhancement, and basic needs, including hunge...

GrantWatch ID#: 180391

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Enhance Economic Opportunities and Education in Eligible A...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote economic development and improve education for children and families in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support pilot programs, program expansion or sustainability, and research. In general, the Foundation...

GrantWatch ID#: 219145

Grants to USA Organizations, Agencies, and IHEs for Projects to Advance Vinyl Recycling

Deadline: 02/27/26

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry initiat...

GrantWatch ID#: 225532

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Research and Academic Institutions to Support Organic Farming

Deadline: 02/28/26 LOI Date: 02/18/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 180160

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools for Event Sponsorships, Community Benefi...

Deadline: 02/28/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 226567

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Opportunity for USA Qualifying Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 03/01/26

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Historical Preservation Planning an...

Deadline: 03/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for planning and education projects related to preserving historical properties. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including consultant work, creating visual communic...

GrantWatch ID#: 225312

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals for Projects to Preserve the Historic I...

Deadline: 03/02/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and individuals for projects to preserve the historic interiors of buildings. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including consultants, architectural plans, furnishing plans, workshop...

GrantWatch ID#: 225852

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Environmental Education Activities

Deadline: 03/03/26 Conference Date: 02/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, educational and environmental agencies, IHEs, and educational broadcasting agencies for educational activities that encourage environmental awareness. Applicants must complete required registrations before applying...

GrantWatch ID#: 150553

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Life ...

Deadline: 03/03/26

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life and well-being of residents of communities served by the funding source. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 180766

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, IHEs, and Agencies to Assist Communities Impacted by Natural...

Deadline: 03/03/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, IHEs, and agencies to benefit those who were affected by tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186734

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Students for Videos on the Effects of Population Grow...

Deadline: 03/04/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International students in grades 6 through 12 for short videos that demonstrate environmental or human welfare issues caused by population growth. Videos must focus on one of the following three global issues: energy, wetlands, and economics....

GrantWatch ID#: 177778

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Projects and Programs to Improve Local Commun...

Deadline: 03/04/26 Conference Date: 01/27/26

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations for projects and programs to improve local communities. Programs must fall into one of the following categories: demonstration, capacity bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 185431

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes to Revitalize Neighborhoods in Struggling Communities

Deadline: 03/09/26

Grants to USA public housing authorities, local government agencies, and tribes to improve local neighborhoods in struggling communities. Interested applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 171994

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline: 03/10/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515
Upcoming

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 03/13/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and public agencies for programs that enhance the lives of residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the...

GrantWatch ID#: 167817

Grants to Connecticut and New Jersey Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizati...

Deadline: 03/13/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Connecticut and New Jersey nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and religious organizations for community benefit programs and capital needs in eligible communities. Priority areas of funding include housing and rehabilitation, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 175377

Grants to USA Organizations to Promote Participation in a Leadership Conference

Deadline: 03/13/26

Grants to USA organizations to promote participation in a leadership seminar. Funding is intended to support student travel and lodging for the conference, which aims to further education, careers, and the community. The four-day experience is designed exclusively for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 225809

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, Corporations, and Individ...

Deadline: 03/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, corporations, and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Submissions will be judged based on impact, innovation, susta...

GrantWatch ID#: 220146

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of Latin Americans

Deadline: 03/19/26 LOI Date: 01/21/26

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in Latin American countries. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects in the area...

GrantWatch ID#: 173581
Upcoming

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs That Benefit Residents

Deadline: 03/27/26

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects that increase access to opportunity, address basic...

GrantWatch ID#: 180808