CT Health Foundation Program Grants (Health Equity) is a grant from the Connecticut Health Foundation that funds initiatives addressing racial and ethnic health disparities across Connecticut. The foundation focuses on four priority areas: expanding health care coverage, building infrastructure for health equity, supporting community health workers, and reducing structural barriers faced by communities of color.

Eligible applicants include IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, state and municipal agencies, public institutions such as health departments and universities, and coalitions with qualified fiscal sponsors. Awards range from $25,000 to $150,000 with no fixed deadline.

Are You Seeking a Grant? | Connecticut Health Foundation Expand Health Care Coverage Infrastructure for Health Equity Financials and Evaluations 25th Anniversary Conference We envision a Connecticut where everyone—regardless of race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status—can achieve optimal health.

To make this a reality, we focus on four areas that are critical to ensuring that the next generation will not face the same persistent racial and ethnic health disparities. Expand Health Care Coverage Infrastructure for Health Equity Change comes from many different approaches.

It can be through a grant that identifies a new way to deliver care, policy research that identifies a solution to a pressing problem, or leadership that fosters change. Our publications are focused on identifying solutions to complex problems. Browse our library to discover research and commentary that are changing systems in Connecticut and across the country.

Resources and Fact Sheets Health Care Coverage in CT Inequities are a huge part of the story of health care in Connecticut. We strive to be a key resource in helping people understand and explore the complex health care system, the disparities that exist, and potential solutions. We focus on improving health outcomes for people of color and ensuring that all Connecticut residents have access to affordable and high-quality care.

Through public policy, grantmaking, and leadership development, we work to make lasting changes that improve lives.

Financials and Evaluations 25th Anniversary Conference Why We Focus On Health Equity Expand Health Care Coverage Infrastructure for Health Equity Resources and Fact Sheets Health Care Coverage in CT Financials and Evaluations 25th Anniversary Conference Investing in Health Equity Working on health equity means facing big challenges. We aim to use our resources strategically, to fund work that can lead to systemic change.

That could mean awarding a grant to find a new way to solve a problem, advocating for policy change, or supporting the growth of an innovative program into a sustainable model.

Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status State and municipal public agencies Public entities such as health departments, universities, and social service programs Coalitions, advocacy groups, and collaboratives that are not incorporated may be eligible if a responsible fiscal sponsor is identified Direct services (projects that focus on service delivery only and not on a larger policy or practice change) Funding for clinical research Capital projects, endowments, or chairs associated with universities and medical schools Projects that do not benefit Connecticut residents Funding for legislative lobbying efforts or political campaigns Indirect costs for discretionary grants or for general operating support grants Take the Eligibility Quiz Grant types and how to apply Must be aligned with our strategic plan and grant guidelines $25,000 to $150,000 (with some exceptions) Awarded quarterly; process generally takes 4 months Talk to us about your idea before submitting a concept paper Send us an email to schedule a meeting President’s discretionary grants Must respond to CT Health’s overall mission Awarded on a rolling basis; process generally takes 1 – 2 months Talk to us about your idea before submitting an application Send us an email to schedule a meeting Specific topics outlined by CT Health Varies; typically $25,000 to $50,000 Awarded periodically; process varies The process for each RFP varies.

Follow the rules of the RFP Supports health-related events that align with CT Health’s mission and priorities Awarded on a rolling basis; process generally takes 1-3 weeks Apply through our online portal, Fluxx Program grant deadlines for 2025 1st Quarter Dec. 15, 2025 2nd Quarter March 15, 2026 3rd Quarter June 15, 2026 4th Quarter Sept.

15, 2026 Notification of grant decisions 3rd Quarter End of October 4th Quarter End of December Notification of grant decisions We issue requests for proposals throughout the year. Click here to see open requests as well as those we’ve issued in the past. WHAT KIND OF GRANTS DO YOU FUND?

The Connecticut Health Foundation (CT Health) awards three types of grants: Program grant — Each quarter, CT Health awards grants for projects with the potential for broader, systems level change that will advance health equity for people of color. These projects must align with at least one of the foundation’s strategic objectives.

Requests for proposals — CT Health occasionally solicits proposals for specific types of projects that stem from one of the foundation’s strategic objectives President’s discretionary grant — CT Health awards grants of $1,000 to $25,000 to organizations and institutions that respond to the foundation’s overall mission.

Discretionary grant funding is often provided on a one-time basis for immediate projects that align with CT Health’s strategic plan. Examples include projects that are testing new ideas, time-sensitive, or work that requires emergency funding. WHAT KINDS OF ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE GRANTS FROM CT HEALTH?

Typically, we award grants to: Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status State and municipal public agencies Public and private university institutions Coalitions, advocacy groups or collaboratives with a responsible fiscal agent that has 501(c)(3) status MY ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. DO I NEED A FISCAL SPONSOR? Yes.

A fiscal sponsor is another organization that has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that agrees, in writing, to allow you to seek grants and solicit tax-deductible donations under its exempt status. This nonprofit will distribute the award on your behalf. DO YOU AWARD GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE CONNECTICUT?

Yes, but only for projects that are focused on Connecticut and designed to benefit Connecticut residents. ARE THERE THINGS THAT YOU DON’T FUND?

We do not fund the following kinds of projects: Clinical laboratory research Capital projects, endowments, or chairs associated with universities or medical schools Projects that do not benefit Connecticut residents Lobbying or influencing the outcomes of proposed legislation or an election Learn more about our grantees and what we fund Online Community Standards Connecticut Health Foundation 100 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT 06103