Education/Youth Program Grants

Education/Youth Program Grants is sponsored by Connecticut Community Foundation. The Connecticut Community Foundation provides grants for education and youth programs in the greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills area.

Apply For A Grant | The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven 2026 Grantseeker Information Webinar Organizations seeking funding from The Community Foundation that were not able to attend the Grantseeker Webinar held January 15 are encouraged to watch the recording to learn about the 2026 grant program offerings and processes, capacity building workshops and other opportunities for support.

Program Name Purpose and Eligibility Grant Amount Application Available Application Deadline CT Social Equity Council Reimagine and Revitalize Program The Community Foundation Mission Investment Company is accepting applications from nonprofits serving Bridgeport and Meriden to support work in Economic Development, Reentry Initiatives and Youth Initiatives.

$75,000 - $300,000 May 26, 2026 July 15, 2026 Event Sponsorship For one-day fundraising events (in-person, virtual or a hybrid of both). Up to $2,000 January 5, 2026 Closed Small Grants For Greater New Haven-based organizations with operating budgets between $10,000 and $1.

5 million; apply every other year (2025 grantees can apply in 2027) Varies; budget under $50K – grants up to $5K; budget over $50K – grants up to $10K First Round opens January 5, 2026; closes February 25, 2026; second round opens August 3, 2026 Reopens August 3, 2026 Nonprofit Animal Shelter Grants Flexible funding for any nonprofit animal shelter serving Greater New Haven.

Up to $10,000 January 5, 2026 Closed Consultant Support Program Short-term consultancy for organizations building capacity in Governance, Fundraising, HR and Planning Varies Ongoing Rolling Multi-Year Core Support Core Support (general operating support) is for organizations based in and serving Greater New Haven and/or the Valley; organizations must have had active programming for 3 years and a budget last fiscal year of >$250,000.

1, 2, or 3 year grants between $10,000 and $40,000 based on budget size January 5, 2026 Closed on March 3, 2026 Multi-Year Regional Civic Health Program Grants Program support is for organizations based outside Greater New Haven and/or the Valley with a mission dedicated to advocacy, civic engagement, community organizing and journalism.

Organizations must have had active programming for 2 years and a budget last fiscal year of >$250,000. 1, 2, or 3 year grants between $10,000 and $40,000 based on budget size January 5, 2026 Closed on March 3, 2026 Quinnipiac River Fund For projects designed to protect and conserve the Quinnipiac River Varies; project specific December 08, 2025 Closed on February 06, 2026 Basic Needs Fund For basic materials needs support.

Up to $10,000 September 1, 2026 September 30, 2026 at 5:00 p. m.

Community Fund for Women & Girls Pathways for Women & Girls Up to $15,000 February 23, 2026 Closed on March 23, 2026 Scholarships Awarded to individual for their academic pursuits Varies Varies: See List Varies Nonprofit Management Program for Emerging Leaders of Color Two-year executive leadership program designed for middle-management nonprofit staff who are people of color, offered in partnership with UCONN TBD Spring 2027 Closed Neighborhood Leadership Program For resident leaders of New Haven, West Haven, East Haven or Hamden NHE3 Small Business Grant FOR FOR-PROFIT BUSINESSES ONLY Registered CT businesses with at least one year record of sales managed with a formal digital bookkeeping system; some restrictions apply.

Jan 1 to Feb 28; Round Two April 1 to May 31; Round Three July 1 to July 31st Varies; see list Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Competitive Grants Please contact us with your questions about our grant programs. Senior Director of Grantmaking and Nonprofit Support Questions on NHE3 Small Business Grants?

For questions on NHE3 Small Business Grants only, please contact Kim Mendez: Administrative Assistant, NHE3 WPAA-TV in Wallingford is more than a pubic access channel. New Haven Pride Center Rising Donor community steps forward to reopen doors. Connections - No. 1, 2026 News from The Community Foundation