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The Nonprofit Grant Program (NGP) is a grant from the Connecticut Office of Policy and Management that funds nonprofit organizations delivering critical services to Connecticut residents. Administered through multiple funding rounds, this state-level program allocates grant dollars to nonprofits through a competitive solicitation process published on the CTsource Bid Board.
Eligible applicants are Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing programs and services aligned with the state's priorities for human services, community development, and public benefit. Round 8 of the program has closed; monitor the CTsource Bid Board and the Connecticut OPM website for future NGP solicitations.
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For the full website experience, please update your browser to one of the Internet Explorer 10 or higher. High Contrast Mode On or Off switch Office of Policy and Management Nonprofit Grant Program (NGP) Welcome to the Governor's Nonprofit Grant Program Webpage Click this link to learn how to find, view and download solicitation documents posted on the CTsource Bid Board Round 8 of the Nonprofit Grant Program (NGP) is now closed.
Decision letters were disseminated to proposers on April 10, 2024 via email using the email address provided on each proposer's submitted grant application. The NGP is closed and not accepting applications at this time. Additional rounds may open in the future.
IMPORTANT ADVISORY! Prospective grantees are reminded that any announcement or notification of an award does not constitute a contract, and as such, prospective grantees should not incur any NGP-grant-funded expenditures or begin any NGP-grant-funded project work until it has a fully executed contract with OPM.
Expenditures incurred before the start date or after the end date of the fully executed contract will not be eligible for reimbursement. Grantees will be provided with a fully executed contract once the grantee has met all contract execution requirements.
Share Your Feedback on the Round 8 Application Process - OPM is seeking feedback on the Round 8 NGP application process in order to make improvements should an additional round of NGP funds become available in the future. PLEASE CLICK HERE and complete a brief 4 question survey to share your thoughts. Thank you!
______________________________________ List of Grant Awards by Provider and Round Success Stories From Over 80 Providers Grantee Submittal Documents for Round 8 History About the Nonprofit Grant Program: In August 2013, $20M was approved for the state's first ever Nonprofit Grant Program.
The program is a way of helping nonprofit health and human service agencies ensure that their funding goes towards assisting those most in need of their services by supporting capital purchases that enhance service delivery, efficiency and effectiveness. Due to the huge interest in the program, an additional $30M was approved for the program in the FY15 biennium budget, bringing the total approved over two years to $70M.
The first 156 awards for $20M were issued in FY14 under Public Act 13-239. A second round of funding under Public Act 14-98 was also for $20M. In January 2015, 144 awards were granted.
Both rounds were based on the applications received in October 2013. In 2016 under Public Act 14-98, $30M was approved and in round 4, 52 awards were granted in February 2016. In July of 2016, another 55 awards were granted.
Both rounds were based on the applications received in June 2015. In 2017, under Public Act 15-1, $10M was approved and 56 awards were granted in June 2017. In 2018, under Public Act 16-4, $25M was approved and another 131 grants were awarded.
Both of these rounds were based on the applications receive in January 2017. In 2018, under Public Act 17-2, $30M was approved and in round 7, 96 grants were awarded in January 2019. In 2023, under Public Act 20-1 as amended by Public Act 22-118, $25M was approved for distribution in round 8 and $10.
5 million in funds remaining from previous rounds were added to make the total amount available in round 8 $35. 5 million. The full $35.
5 million was awarded in April 2024 and July 2024 based on the evaluation of applications received in October 2023, and 98 awards were granted. If you have any questions, please contact: OPM. NPGrantProgramApplications@ct.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Nonprofit Grant Program (NGP) is funded by Connecticut Office of Policy and Management (OPM). 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.
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