These foundations have a track record of funding faith-based 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.
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Live programs funding faith-based in Connecticut that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)Award: $250 – $5K
Hunger reliefEconomic opportunitySustainability+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must have a Walmart Spark Good account, be verified by Deed, and serve the same service area as the facility from which funding is requested. Eligible applicants include current 501(c)(3) public charities, government entities, schools with an NCES number or 501(c)(3) status, and faith-based organizations whose proposed projects benefit the community at large. Organizations may receive only one grant per facility per fiscal year and may have a maximum of 25 pending or approved applications.
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.
Community enrichment: arts, culture, and historyCommunity healthEconomic security and economic opportunity+9 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations or 170(c)(1) governmental entities serving one or more towns in Middlesex County, Connecticut, and must be current on evaluations for previous CFMC competitive grants. Organizations are generally limited to one application per grant calendar year as the primary applicant. Requests must directly benefit Middlesex County. Grants are not made to individuals, and numerous exclusions apply, including capital improvements, capital campaigns, political activities, lobbying, debt repayment, regranting CFMC funds, and projects exclusively serving religious purposes.
Food securityEducation and youthHealth and wellness+6 more
Who can apply: For nonprofits and community groups, including 501(c)(3) nonprofits, masjids or faith-based organizations, schools, colleges or universities, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and other organizations. HDF's domestic page describes the grant opportunity as funding for local organizations; specific eligibility requirements and grant amounts are not stated.
Quality educationAfter-school supportTutoring+6 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The foundation does not support organizations that discriminate based on age, political affiliation, race, national origin, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief. Funding is limited to organizations based within the United States, with special focus on the New York metropolitan area.
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