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Access Grants is a grant from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving (now Greater Hartford Gives Foundation) that funds nonprofits working to increase access to essential services and address basic human needs in the Greater Hartford region of Connecticut.
The foundation offers multiple grant opportunities including the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund, which awards up to $25,000 each with approximately $80,000 available annually distributed across community-based organizations, civic associations, volunteer groups, and public agencies. Over 23 years, more than $1. 6 million has been awarded through 199 individual grants.
Awards of up to $50,000 are available through other Access Grant programs. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits or community groups with a fiscal sponsor serving the Greater Hartford region.
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Current Grants Opportunities - Greater Hartford Gives Foundation Browse RFPs and Community Funds Each year, we release Requests for Proposal that align with our strategic priorities. Each RFP has its own unique eligibility criteria. We also manage Community Funds which have annual grantmaking cycles for projects that benefit each town in our region.
Explore our calendar of open and upcoming opportunities. Current Grant Opportunities Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, formerly the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is accepting applications for grants of up to $25,000 each through the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund.
Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation, formerly the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, is accepting applications for grants of up to $25,000 each through the Amiel and Mary Anne Zak Public Service Fund. Approximately $80,000 will be awarded to community-based organizations, civic associations, volunteer groups, and public agencies. Over the past 23 years, over $1.
6 million has been awarded through 199 individual grants from the fund. Grants will be considered that benefit the general public as well as specific populations such as youth or the elderly. Grants will be considered for a broad range of civic needs.
The successful project will demonstrate two or more of the following elements: Expand resources for Suffield residents. Improve the quality of life for Suffield residents. Promote community service in Suffield.
Inspire community spirit by motivating citizens to feel connected to, and responsible for, their community. Proposals are encouraged for capital needs and specific items, and for program needs that are finite in duration or will become self-sustaining over time. Requests that will leverage other support are encouraged.
Proposals for funding planning activities, salaries, and general operations are not encouraged. Projects that are viewed as the Town’s responsibility will generally not be considered for support. This fund is not intended to replace governmental funding of projects or needs that properly should be funded through the municipal appropriations process.
If your organization has never received or explored funding from the Foundation, you can create a new account using the “Log On / Create an Account to Apply” in the upper right corner. This will take you to the Grant Portal home page where you can select “Create New Account.
” If you believe your organization already has a profile or previously received/explored funding with the Foundation, but are unsure of the login information, do not create a new profile. Doing so could result in a loss of historical information for your organization. Instead, please contact Grants Administration at Grants@greaterhartfordgives.
org to receive your username. Be sure to include your tax ID number (EIN) in the message. Application Deadline: March 6, 2026 Amount: Requests of up to $25,000 Apply Through Our Grant Portal Grants will provide support to organizations that assist individuals with visual impairments throughout the Foundation’s 29-town region.
Opens in February. The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is pleased to announce a competitive grant opportunity through the John E. Blair Fund, which provides support to organizations that assist individuals with visual impairments throughout the Foundation’s 29-town region .
Grants will be awarded ranging from $1,000 to $30,000 , depending upon the scope of work to be performed through the proposed project. Please read or listen to the full Request for Proposals before applying.
Application Deadline: March 18, 2026 Amount: Grants will range from $1,000 to $30,000 Apply through our grant portal Civic Education and Civic Participation A competitive grant opportunity designed to support organizations that seek to engage in nonpartisan civic education and civic participation efforts leading up to the 2026 elections. Opens in February.
Civic Education and Civic Participation Greater Hartford Gives Foundation is pleased to announce a competitive grant opportunity designed to support organizations that seek to engage in nonpartisan civic education and civic participation efforts leading up to the 2026 Midterm and Gubernatorial elections, particularly supporting civically underrepresented residents of the Greater Hartford 29 town region .
The Foundation welcomes requests of up to $25,000 for nonpartisan activities implemented through the Spring and Fall of 2026. This grant opportunity is by invite only . Organizations that received a 2020 Civic Engagement grant or a 2023 or 2024 Civic Engagement and Get Out the Vote grant can reach out to Cynthia Wills, Community Impact Officer, cwills@GreaterHartfordGives.
org for access to the application. New applicants must participate in an eligibility interview to be invited to apply. Please contact Senior Community Impact Associate, Tiana Starks, tstarks@GreaterHartfordGives.
org to discuss a project’s potential fit and eligibility by March 3.
Read the full RFP: 2026 Civic Education and Civic Participation RFP Application Deadline: March 18, 2026 Amount: requests of up to $25,000 welcome 2026 Grantmaking Information Session Greater Hartford Gives’ Community Impact team held an information session on Tuesday, January 27 to share details on our approach to grantmaking for 2026, as well as upcoming grant opportunities and other resources for Greater Hartford nonprofits.
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Email: inquiries@greaterhartfordgives. org Our Foundation-directed grant opportunities are typically explored through conversations initiated by our community impact team. Grantmaking & Resources for Nonprofits
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits or community groups with a fiscal sponsor serving the Greater Hartford region. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $50,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is a financial assistance program from NYS EFC and NYS Department of Health providing low-interest loans and grants to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in New York State. Eligible borrowers include community water systems and nonprofit non-community water systems. Projects must be listed on the Department of Health's Intended Use Plan (IUP) before applying. The program prioritizes projects addressing public health risks, aging infrastructure, and emerging contaminant compliance, with enhanced funding available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.