Youth Development Grants in Connecticut

70 foundations fund youth development programs in Connecticut. See who they are, what they give, and how to reach them.

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Community Impact Grants

From Usa Swimming

Competitive swimmingEquitable accessDiversity and inclusion+1 more

Who can apply: USA Swimming Year-Round member clubs may apply. Applicants must be currently registered USA Swimming year-round club members in Good Standing and intend to renew membership for the grant year.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Nov 30, 2026)

Backyard Giving Grants

From Chs Foundation

community developmentlocal projectsyouth and families

Who can apply: Projects serving Twin Cities communities; follows CHS community giving guidelines.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Dec 1, 2026)

KFA — Supporting the Leaders of Tomorrow (K-12 STEM Grants)

From Kuraray Foundation of America

K-12 STEM educationYouth workforce developmentEducational program support

Who can apply: U.S. tax-exempt organizations and academic institutions; priority to projects with employee volunteer involvement and serving Kuraray communities.

Open nowCloses in 22 days (Dec 4, 2026)Award: $1K – $5K

Aratani C.A.R.E. Awards

From Aratani Foundation

Japanese American and Nikkei community advancementTraditional artsSocial sciences+12 more

Who can apply: Applicants must propose projects that benefit the Japanese American community and, preferably, enhance ties between the Japanese American and UCLA communities. Nonprofit organizations and qualified individuals may apply. Projects must be completed within 12 months or less and must not have been completed before application. Complete online applications and all required documentation are required; no partial, late, physical-mail, or email applications are accepted. Awardees must acknowledge the UCLA Asian American Studies Center and the George and Sakaye Aratani CARE Award as co-sponsors, and submit a final expense report, project summary, and project products by the end of the award period.

Open nowCloses in 22 days (Dec 4, 2026)Award: $100 – $1K

Women United Grant

From Middlesex United Way

Childhood and Youth DevelopmentEmpowering WomenFinancial Stability

Who can apply: Eligible organizations must be IRS tax-exempt or use a fiduciary sponsor and serve women and/or children within Middlesex United Way’s 15-town service area. Organizations currently receiving Community Impact Grant funding are not eligible. Organizations may receive funding for two consecutive years and must then take one year off before reapplying.

Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2026Award: Up to $3K

Betty Knox Foundation Community Grants

From Betty Knox Foundation

EducationYouth developmentArts and culture+6 more

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.

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Largest Youth Development in Connecticut Foundations

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA

ATLANTA, GA

Annual Giving

$120.5M

Total Assets

$95.2M

Median Grant

$52K

O230National
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Group Return)

Atlanta, GA

Annual Giving

$45.7M

Total Assets

$47.8M

Median Grant

$76K

O23National
NATIONAL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA FOUNDATION

Irving, TX

Annual Giving

$33.9M

Total Assets

$137.8M

Median Grant

$26K

O41National
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT USA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Annual Giving

$27M

Total Assets

$70.1M

Median Grant

$45K

O53National
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America

Tampa, FL

Annual Giving

$21M

Total Assets

$51M

Median Grant

$93K

O55National
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$12.2M

Total Assets

$68.7M

Median Grant

$18K

O43National
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$11.2M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
TICKETS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$9.4M

Total Assets

$722K

Median Grant

$9K

O50National
GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$8.2M

Total Assets

$307.4M

Median Grant

$40K

O420National
National 4-H Council

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$7.4M

Total Assets

$140.7M

Median Grant

$73K

O52ZNational
HAU'OLI MAU LOA FOUNDATION

HONOLULU, HI

Annual Giving

$7.1M

Total Assets

$155.9M

Median Grant

$178K

O20Local
THE OAK HILL FOUNDATION INC

HARTFORD, CT

Annual Giving

$6.2M

Total Assets

$154.7M

Median Grant

$2.2M

O11Local
GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES LEAGUE INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$21K

O032National
ONE ROOF FOUNDATION

Seattle, WA

Annual Giving

$1.6M

Total Assets

$5.6M

Median Grant

$32K

O99Local
HOUSTON TEXANS FOUNDATION

HOUSTON, TX

Annual Giving

$1.6M

Total Assets

$2.9M

Median Grant

$20K

O54Local
Outride fka The Specialized Foundation

Morgan Hill, CA

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$3.3M

Median Grant

$11K

O05National
Future Farmers of America

Indianapolis, IN

Annual Giving

$1.2M

Total Assets

$40.6M

Median Grant

$10K

O52ZNational
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA

Irving, TX

Annual Giving

$1.1M

Total Assets

$837.4M

Median Grant

$6K

O410National
GAMERS OUTREACH FOUNDATION INC

ANN ARBOR, MI

Annual Giving

$1M

Total Assets

$2.6M

Median Grant

$11K

O50National
Jack and Jill of America Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$960K

Total Assets

$10.9M

Median Grant

$10K

O50ZNational
Partnership for a Healthier America Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$616K

Total Assets

$8.2M

Median Grant

$25K

O50National
YOUTH FOUNDATION INC

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$566K

Total Assets

$16M

Median Grant

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O99Regional
GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$551K

Total Assets

$10.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National

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