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Community Match Fund is sponsored by Sustainable CT. A crowdfunding grant-matching program that provides fast, flexible funding and support to implement sustainability projects that have a free and public benefit, align with Sustainable CT's action roadmap, and take place in a Sustainable CT registered town. This includes projects related to food access and community gardens, composting, and environmental sustainability.
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symbol}} Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund is an innovative program that provides fast, flexible funding for engaging your community on wide-ranging sustainability projects. Anyone in a Sustainable CT municipality can participate and eligible projects will receive dollar-for-dollar matching funds Sustainable CT. Have a great idea to make your community more equitable, sustainable, and vibrant?
Check out the impact in the 2025 annual report below. Crowdfund for Sustainability - We'll match what you raise! Help make your community more sustainable, healthy, and vibrant.
Whether you’re dreaming of more solar for public spaces, greenways for biking and walking, murals and other public art, green jobs community gardens, the Sustainable CT Community Match Fund can help make your idea a reality. We’ll you to develop and run a crowdfunding campaign and we’ll match every contribution you receive Not a nonprofit or formal organization? No problem!
This program was designed with grassroots groups the team at Sustainable CT is excited to work with anyone to help get their eligible idea off the Individuals and informal groups are strongly encouraged to reach out . Unlike with traditional funding programs, the Community Match Fund has no traditional grant deadlines, no lengthy review period, and minimal reporting requirements.
Projects are assessed and based on simple and objective eligibility criteria, irrespective of the person or group proposing We invite great ideas that provide public benefits to your community. Individual residents, community groups, municipalities, schools, libraries, and anyone else in Sustainable CT registered propose projects and access our matching funds.
Apply anytime - we review projects as they are Round 1 of the Sustainable CT Community Match Fund invested over $735,000 in 54 community-led projects in 47 cities and towns. Community member contributions were doubled by Sustainable CT's match through generous support from the Smart Seed Fund, Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation, and the Connecticut Green Bank. Here's a quick look at some of the project areas we support.
Energy Efficiency & Renewables Food Waste Diversion & Composting Land & Waterbody Conservation Greenways for biking and walking Sustainable Transportation Environmental Programs & Education Sustainable Local Food Networks Program Eligibility Document Support Us Today! Help us build thriving, inclusive, and resilient communities.
From the grassroots Community Match Fund projects to equity coaching and municipal support, your gift is directly invested back into your community through Sustainable CT's programs. Join Sustainable CT's mailing list BY SUBMITTING THIS FORM, YOU ARE CONSENTING TO RECEIVE MARKETING EMAILS FROM: SUSTAINABLE CT, 9 CHARLES WAY #300, STORRS, CT, 06268, US, SUSTAINABLECT. ORG .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual residents, nonprofits, community groups, municipalities, schools, libraries, or other organizations in a Sustainable CT registered town. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $6,000 (matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $15,000 for climate projects). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Match Fund is funded by Sustainable CT. 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.
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Food Waste Diversion & Composting Amplifier Fund is sponsored by Sustainable CT. This fund supports projects that promote food waste diversion and composting in Connecticut. Projects can address food waste in various ways, including school composting initiatives, home composting campaigns, municipal collection programs, and food recovery and redistribution programs. The fund matches crowdfunded dollars raised by the community.
Community Match Fund (Environmental Fund) is sponsored by Sustainable CT. Sustainable CT's Community Match Fund is a crowdfunding grant-matching program that provides fast, flexible funding and support for sustainability projects. The Environmental Fund specifically supports projects related to environmental sustainability and/or addressing climate change, including invasive species removal, pollinator pathways, tree plantings, waste reduction, food waste diversion, composting, food access, community gardens, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing climate resiliency.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.