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Grants for Connecticut Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Explore 1,541 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for nonprofit organizations, including 501(c)(3) public charities, community organizations, faith-based initiatives, and NGOs operating in Connecticut. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives spanning 61 grant categories and beyond, updated daily.

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Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Support Mathematics Projects for Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member organizations to support the activities of mathematics teachers to enhance learning of mathematics in schools. The purpose of the program is to promote original mathematics related pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 231192

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Mathematics Projects for PreK-12 Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member organizations to support the activities of PreK-12 mathematics teachers. The purpose of the program is to promote creative mathematics related projects that address the needs of the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 231193

Grants to USA and Canada Student Organizations for Math Projects for Student Teachers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, its territories, and Canada funding source member student organizations to support the activities of pre-service mathematics teachers. The purpose of the program is to promote original mathematics related projects that address the ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 231194

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 05/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for charitable activities that benefit communities in eligible locations. Program areas include health, human services, education, arts, culture, humanities, youth services, religion, and promoting the enjoyment of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 179440

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for the Production a...

Deadline: 06/15/27 LOI Date: 05/16/27

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs to support the production and distribution of specific reagents at eligible facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 217253

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs and Services Benefiting Handicapped and Blind In...

Deadline: 05/30/27

Grants to Connecticut qualifying nonprofit organizations for activities that bring benefit to individuals with disabilities. Funding is intended to support services and programs that assist handicapped and blind persons. Program areas include health, human service...

GrantWatch ID#: 219864

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Animal Welfare Activities

Deadline: 05/31/27

Grants of $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for animal welfare activities. Funding is intended to support shelters, rescue groups, and organizations. Eligible applicants work for the placement, care, and life improvement of senior dogs, dogs rescued from negle...

GrantWatch ID#: 227087

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Recreational Activities for Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for recreational programs for individuals with disabilities. Eligible expenses include registration fees, equipment, facilities, and housing. Priority will be given to programs that serve low-income or economic...

GrantWatch ID#: 153362

Grants to USA Individuals, Organizations, and Institutions to Preserve Amateur Video

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, organizations, and institutions to preserve home and amateur film and video and transfer those materials to digital format. The program's vision is to preserve the histories of local culture and make these materials avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 162322

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Musical Performances in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for high-quality musical performances benefiting residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to promote cultural music, including symphony orchestras, smaller orchestras, bands, and choral societies; and musicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 181592

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Services that Support Holocaust Sur...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to provide services for elderly Holocaust survivors. Funding is intended for a range of services including socialization programs, emergency assistance, health and medical-related services, transportation, foo...

GrantWatch ID#: 209373

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Promote Cancer Research

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA academic institutions and nonprofit entities to promote cancer research. Funding is intended to serve as seed money that allows junior faculty members to initiate new research projects. The purpose of the grant program is to support the development o...

GrantWatch ID#: 213596

Grants to USA Community-Based Organizations for Educational Development Programs Related to Fl...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA community-based organizations for educational development programs related to floriculture. Funding is intended to support scholarships and grants that cover registration fees for events that provide educational opportunities. Priori...

GrantWatch ID#: 215123

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Spiritual Development, Healthcare, Education, and Improving Livin...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and projects. Focus areas for funding include spiritual development, healthcare, education, and improving living conditions for vulnerable residents. Priority is given to organizations i...

GrantWatch ID#: 216846

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assist Amputee US Military Veterans and to Improve Society in Sout...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that are working to assist amputee military veterans, and to California nonprofits endeavoring to improve society in Southern California. Funding is intended for nonprofits throughout the country that offer repair and care for...

GrantWatch ID#: 219859

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Arts, Humanities, and Cultural Programming in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for arts, humanities, and cultural programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, programming, fine art education, and art exhibition spaces. The Foundation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220176

Grants to USA Nonprofit Hockey Associations to Increase Participation in the Sport of Hockey b...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit registered hockey associations for programs that develop the sport of hockey for young girls. Funding is intended for equipment, marketing, advertising, ice, and other expenses. The purpose of the program is to increase participation in hoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220963

Grants to USA CBOs for Educational Initiatives to Benefit the Floriculture Industry

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA community-based organizations for educational initiatives to promote and improve the production of flowers. Preference is given to programs that enhance or identify educational opportunities for youth and have a national scope. The g...

GrantWatch ID#: 221076

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects and Programs to Protect the Floriculture Industry

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA organizations for projects and programs to benefit the floriculture industry. Funding is intended for a variety of programs including education, resources, research, and more. Preference may be given to projects that have a national ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221077

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life in local communities. Applicants must include an endorsement letter with their application. Funding is intended for new projects and programs that will imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 231729

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, For-Profits, and IHEs to Develop Resources that Advance Bi...

Deadline: 06/14/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

GrantWatch ID#: 222170

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs Benefiting Underserved Populations

Deadline: 06/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit vulnerable populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support quality programming in the focus areas of health care, human services, and education. Programs must benefit underserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 181209

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Health, Education, Human Services, and Cultural Programmi...

Deadline: 06/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for quality human services, health care, educational, and cultural programming for underserved populations in eligible areas. Special priority will be given to organizations that focus on youth-related or arts programm...

GrantWatch ID#: 181210

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Support Underserved Older Women

Deadline: 06/15/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to provide healthcare and human services programming for older underserved women. Funding is intended to support quality services for aging women in the local community. Programs must serve senior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181211

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Populations in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/23/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for high-quality programming in the areas of health care, education, and human services. Special consideration is given to ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 173052

Award to a USA or Canada Residency Program in Recognition of Innovative Education in Psychiatry

Deadline: 06/30/27

Award to a USA or Canada psychiatric education program in recognition of innovative methods to train medical students, residents, mental health professionals, physicians, and community members. Recipients will receive a certificate and a grant. A representative fr...

GrantWatch ID#: 153304

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Virginia Nonprofits for Programs to Support Teen Parents ...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to New York, Connecticut, and Virginia nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs related to teen parenting and programs that promote independent living for individuals with mental illness. Teen parenthood programs should focus on the developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 171202

Grants to USA Community Colleges, Trade Schools, and IHEs to Provide Scholarships for Manufact...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants to USA community colleges, trade schools, and IHEs to provide scholarships for manufacturing training programs. The purpose of the program is to enhance interest in manufacturing-based careers and increase the availability of skilled workers in the manufact...

GrantWatch ID#: 199369

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Israeli Citizens and Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Educ...

Deadline: 06/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to promote the welfare of Israeli citizens and grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for educational programming in eligible locations. Grants for Israel are primarily focused on caring for the sick or agi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220227

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofit for Programs that Serve Individuals with Disabilities

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants of up to $60,000 to Connecticut nonprofit organizations for programs that serve individuals with disabilities. Preference is given to applicants that provide direct services to people with physical disabilities. Funding is intended to help individuals with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181207

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 07/01/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, religious, literary, and scientific purposes. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty and programs to assist veterans ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213436

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/15/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives to directly benefit children and youth. Funding is intended for activities, programs, and research that help ensure the mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional welfare of young people. Grants...

GrantWatch ID#: 172880

Award to a USA or International Individual or Organization for Contributions in Education

Deadline: 07/15/27

Award of $100 to a USA, Canada, or international organization or individual for outstanding contributions in traditional cultural education. This award is intended to recognize a developed work that effectively inspires K–12 educators or students to engage with ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222513

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/28/27

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Research Projects and Educational Prog...

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support research and education related to cancer. Funding is intended for research projects focusing on cancer causes, care, and treatment, as well as for educational programs on cancer prevention...

GrantWatch ID#: 219854

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Human Services and Medical Research and Grants to California Nonp...

Deadline: 07/31/27

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in human services and medical research and grants to California nonprofit organizations for programs in animal welfare and education in eligible regions. There are no geographic limitations for medical research an...

GrantWatch ID#: 220229

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits to Promote Child Welfare and Education

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations to promote child welfare and education throughout the state. Priority funding is intended for organizations that offer training programs to teachers at primary and secondary schools to teach skills that will enable chi...

GrantWatch ID#: 146817

Grants to Connecticut Hospitals for Health and Human Services Programs for Underserved Populat...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations and public and charitable hospitals for health and human services programs for economically disadvantaged populations. Priority will be given to proposals that focus on ill and economically underserved children or elde...

GrantWatch ID#: 177188

Grants to Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Underserved Residents

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to Connecticut nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs that address the needs of underserved residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of human services, education, and health care. Eligible organiz...

GrantWatch ID#: 181570

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs for Research that will Commercially Benefit the Floral Indus...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to USA researchers at IHEs for research that will commercially benefit the floral industry. Funding is intended for projects that will identify challenges within the industry and work to solve them. Funded researchers will be expected to disseminate their f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209139

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/27

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations th...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212

Grants to USA Nonprofit Organizations to Advance Immigrant Welfare

Deadline: 04/26/28

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant related issues. Priority is given to organizations that create innovative solutions for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and unaccompan...

GrantWatch ID#: 157409

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Reduce Social Inequality and Promote Environmental Solutions

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote environmental solutions. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial, economic, and environmental justice, including addressing wealth gaps, access to capital, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 123756

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy on a Varie...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy on a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicia...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Medical Procedures to Benefit Rescue Animals

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for medical procedures to benefit rescue animals and place them for adoption. Funding is intended for procedures that will benefit animals who have suffered abuse or neglect. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 132697

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

GrantWatch ID#: 133552

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Communities Around the World

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that positively impact people around the world and their communities. Support is primarily given to programs in the areas of architecture and the arts, education, empowering underserved communities, worker's rig...

GrantWatch ID#: 138286

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Improve Ocean Health

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for environmental sustainability initiatives to improve ocean health. Funding is intended to support programs that promote ocean stewardship, restore coastal ecosystems, and model best practices of sustainabi...

GrantWatch ID#: 142067

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit for Outstanding Contributions to Humanitari...

Deadline: Ongoing

Award to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit organization to recognize outstanding efforts toward alleviating human suffering. The purpose of this award is to honor and advance the recipient organization’s efforts and call attention to the global need for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146363
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