These foundations have a track record of funding human services work in Connecticut, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
Open Grant Opportunities
Live programs funding human services in Connecticut that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 6 days (Nov 18, 2026)Award: $10K – $150K
Food insecurityFood pantry capacityFood service equipment and infrastructure+6 more
Who can apply: Open to Network U.S. member agencies in good standing. Applicants must have 10% of the project budget already committed for consideration and must provide 70% of the project funding to be eligible to receive the remaining 30% match. Projects must address capital needs that increase food-service capacity, efficiency, geographic reach, scope, or number of clients served. Staffing and in-kind support do not count toward capital budget costs. Funded agencies must submit progress and final reports, financial documentation, proof of match, and a one-year post-operations narrative.
Humanities educationCollege readinessHigher education access+3 more
Who can apply: Colleges and universities interested in launching Knowledge for Freedom programs may apply. Programs must bring low-income high school students to campus for an intensive summer humanities seminar taught by college faculty, use transformative texts, provide college application assistance and a civic engagement or public service project, engage alumni, and present faculty leadership and a sustainability plan. General Teagle guidelines require U.S.-based tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations and domestic activities.
Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations or have an agreement with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent. Proposed projects or programs must primarily benefit Hartford residents. Organizations must have annual operating budgets of no more than $1,500,000 and at least one board or governing member who resides in the City of Hartford. Small community groups with fiduciaries and faith-based organizations are eligible if they meet the Hartford-resident governing-member requirement. The Foundation does not fund public or private schools, individual students or teachers, scholarships, retroactive requests, organizations for more than two consecutive years, or generally capital campaigns and organized fund drives.
Who can apply: Applicants must have an annual operating budget of no more than $1,500,000. The applicant must be an IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have an agreement with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent. Proposed projects must primarily benefit Hartford residents, and the applicant organization or sponsoring/fiscal-agent organization must have at least one board or governing member residing in Hartford. The Foundation does not fund public or private schools, individual students or teachers, educational scholarships, retroactive projects, capital campaigns, or organized fund drives. Organizations may not receive more than one grant per calendar year or funding for more than two consecutive years.
Women and children’s health, safety, and welfareFamily strengtheningAnimal welfare+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with current IRS designation and certification of 501(c)(3) status. Proposals must align with at least one Foundation focus area and include a signed proposal letter, current operating budget and applicable program budget, most recently filed signed Form 990, current board listing, and, if available, an independent audited financial statement and annual report. Letters of Intent, event sponsorship or endorsement proposals, and funding requests for individuals are not processed.
Health and human servicesAssistance for disadvantaged residents
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations may apply for funding addressing the fund's mission. Individuals are not eligible. Applicants must not discriminate on the stated protected grounds.
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