These foundations have a track record of funding youth development 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 youth development in Connecticut that your nonprofit can apply to now.
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ArtsCommunity DevelopmentHealth & Human Services+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofits primarily serving residents in one or more of the 42 communities served by the foundation. State agencies, quasi-state agencies, municipalities, municipal departments, state departments, and commissions are not eligible. Organizations must generally have an established program in the service area and, if located outside the service area, must have had a fully operating program there for at least one year.
Community needEquity and inclusionYouth and education+3 more
Who can apply: Applicants must operate under a qualified fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3), not have their own 501(c)(3) status, have a clear community-centered mission, serve communities within the service area, submit a basic project plan and budget, and have a designated project lead.
Economic developmentReentry initiativesYouth initiatives+6 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations registered to conduct business in Connecticut, with at least three years of relevant program or service experience in the R2 region, and located in and actively serving one of the designated R2 regions.
Positive youth developmentMentoringAcademic intervention / reading proficiency+4 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered in the U.S.; based in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho; programs must serve underserved school‑aged youth and be long‑term/transformative (not one‑time events); programs must have established measurement/evaluation processes.
social empowermentfinancial empowermentfinancial literacy+15 more
Who can apply: Applicant must be a qualified IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Proposed program or organization must be active in a market where Transamerica operates, align with social or financial empowerment priorities, include opportunities for employees and stakeholders to contribute, and be a distinct and innovative initiative. Ineligible applicants/programs include individuals, athletes/athletic organizations, conferences/seminars/trips, courtesy advertising, fellowships, fraternal organizations, K-12 school fundraisers or events, political parties/campaigns/candidates, religious/denominational organizations except broadly promoted programs open to all, and social organizations.
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