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Find similar grantsStored deadline was 2026-06-06 but no specific deadline found on page. Page references 2025-2026 Local Grants Awarded, suggesting current cycle. Contact: Grants@Jfed.net.
Local Grants is sponsored by Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut. Provides grants to local non-profits that improve the quality of life in Western and Northwestern Connecticut, including those serving at-risk youth and addressing social justice issues.
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| Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut Each year, The Jewish Federation of Western CT makes grant awards to local non-profits that fulfill our mission of improving the quality of life in Western Connecticut and North Western Connecticut. Click here to see our 2025-2026 Local Grants Awarded!
LOCAL GRANTS AWARDED 2026 Dorothy Day Hospitality House Local grants are available both to charitable institutions that primarily serve the Jewish community and to those that do not. Jewish values require that we provide help to all of our neighbors, and not just Jewish community members.
Accordingly, the Federation considers supporting nonprofit organizations that do not primarily focus on Jewish needs especially when these organizations are addressing extraordinary community concerns, social justice, and other issues that are especially important to the Jewish community.
We have supported a) local non-profit organizations that serve at-risk youth and improve youth literacy, b) food banks and food rescue organizations that feed the hungry, c) programs that serve those affected by domestic violence, and d) programs that provide camping and educational opportunities to underserved youth.
In addition, during the COVID pandemic we have partnered with local agencies that provide support to front line and essential workers who have suffered financially during the pandemic. Local grants are made available through the generosity of several funds of the Federation’s Endowment including the William Finkelstein, M. D.
Fund for Needy Jews and the Traurig Family Fund. Grants & Allocations – Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut 203-405-7015 ( Direct line )
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local non-profit organizations in Western and Northwestern Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Local Grants is funded by Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.