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Program Grants | American Savings Foundation | Serving CT The American Savings Foundation is a broad-based funder with a special emphasis on the needs of children, youth and families. Our three priorities areas are education, human services and arts & culture.
With a primary focus in New Britain and Waterbury, program grants support direct services where our funding can make a measurable impact, especially for those with the greatest need. The American Savings Foundation is a broad-based funder with a special emphasis on the needs of children, youth and families. Our three priority areas are education, human services, and arts & culture.
With a primary focus in New Britain and Waterbury, program grants support direct services where our funding can make a measurable impact, especially for those with the greatest need. In order to apply, organizations must be tax exempt under IRS section 501(c)(3). The Foundation considers support for established programs that have been demonstrated to make a meaningful difference in the community and in the lives of those they serve.
We also consider funding for new, innovative programs that fill an unmet need in the community. We are interested in funding collaborative programs, and also in providing matching funds to leverage new dollars into the community. The Foundation is not typically able to be a sole funder for any program grant request.
For this reason, we look for evidence of broad local support, including other committed or pending funding sources. Before you apply: Confirm whether this is the right application for your request. Community Grants - a more streamlined application process for grants of up to $5,000 for: Local Programs - Agencies of any size for programs in our 64-town service area, outside of New Britain and Waterbury.
Small nonprofits (agency budget less than $250,000) - for any program in our service area, including New Britain and/or Waterbury. If your agency fits either category above, you must use the Community Grant application unless you call the Foundation and speak to a program officer before applying.
After School Application - Only for New Britian after school programs for middle school youth that meet consistantly throughout the entire school year. All other youth programs that take place outside the school day should use the Q2 Program Grant application. Summer programs should use the Q1 Program Grant application (deadlines below).
Capital Grants - The Capital Grant process must be used for any capital request (including small equipment, computers, or other technology). The purchase of technology or equipment cannot be included as a line-item in a program grant request.
Political advocacy and lobbying General operating support or unrestricted grants Primary or secondary schools—public, private independent, or parochial—or colleges and universities* Funding to replace municipal, state or federal funding Municipalities and municipal services* Grantmaking organizations* Animal welfare organizations Disease-specific or other scientific research Environmental conservation, land trust, or other related causes Religious institutions, except for non-sectarian activities that benefit the community at-large Sports teams or tournaments Event sponsorships (e.g. single-day programs or events, golf, galas) Scholarship programs - see American Savings Foundation Scholarship * with very few exceptions considered by invitation only Summer Programs - January 29, 2026 School-Year Programs - April 23, 2026 Applications for Program Grants are accepted during two application periods per year.
Program grants are considered on a year-to-year basis. Multi-year commitments are not made. We make a grant to a specific program only once in a 12 month period, and renewals are never automatic.
Typically, we fund only one program at an agency in a given year. Questions about our application process can be emailed to grants@asfdn. org or call 860-357-2652 to speak to a Program Officer.
Grants portal - apply here Confidentiality : The American Savings Foundation does not consider applications to constitute confidential information. We may discuss organizations or applications with other funders, individuals identified within the application, outside experts, and other appropriate people in the community. Information you consider to be confidential or proprietary should not be included.
The budget formats below must be used for Program Grant applications. This format includes the line-item budget for both the program as a whole, and the specific amount requested in the application. Also, show all secured and expected funding from other sources.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in New Britain and Waterbury, Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
American Savings Foundation Program Grants is funded by American Savings Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Mandatory budget template and Final report for any previous ASF grants. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
Program and Community Grant Opportunities is a grant from the American Savings Foundation that funds programs in education, human services, and arts and culture across 64 Connecticut communities. Community Grants support agencies of any size offering direct services in the foundation's service area, with awards of up to $5,000 per application. Program Grants are available for larger initiatives serving New Britain and Waterbury. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public libraries. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed in one annual cycle. Organizations may reapply for up to three consecutive years, with a one-year waiting period thereafter. General operating support, capital purchases, and political advocacy are not eligible.
The Program Grants / Community Grants is a grant program from the American Savings Foundation that funds education, human services, and arts and culture programs across 64 Connecticut towns. The Community Grants program provides up to $5,000 per award to local programs and small nonprofits through a streamlined application process reviewed annually. Eligible applicants include nonprofit agencies of any size operating programs in the Foundation's 64-town service area, as well as small nonprofits serving New Britain or Waterbury. Applications are reviewed in one annual cycle; visit the American Savings Foundation website for the current application window and submission guidelines.
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CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.
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