Youth Development Grants in Connecticut

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

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Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Up to $3K

Betty Knox Foundation Small Grants

From Betty Knox Foundation

EducationYouth developmentArts and culture+7 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations or have an agreement with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent. Annual operating budgets must not exceed $1,500,000. Proposed projects or programs must primarily benefit Hartford residents, and the applicant or sponsoring organization must have at least one board or governing member residing in Hartford. Small community groups with fiduciaries and faith-based organizations may apply if they meet the residency requirement. No more than one grant may be awarded to an organization per calendar year, and the Foundation will not fund an organization for more than two consecutive years. Public and private schools, individual students or teachers, educational scholarships, retroactive expenses, and generally capital campaigns or organized fund drives are not eligible.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposalsAward: $15K – $50K

Silver Family Foundation General Youth Development Grants

From Silver Family Foundation C/O Walter Berlingo and

youth developmentmentoringacademic intervention+6 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the United States, based in Oregon, Washington, or Idaho, serving underserved school-aged youth (pre-school through college ages) through a long-term, transformative program aligned with the foundation's funding priorities. The foundation does not fund individuals, one-time events, most capital campaigns, organizations outside Oregon/Washington/Idaho, or programs without established measurement tools or processes.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Up to $3K

Betty Knox Foundation General Grant Program

From Betty Knox Foundation

EducationYouth developmentArts and culture+7 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS-designated 501(c)(3) organizations or have an agreement with a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent. Small community groups with fiduciaries and faith-based organizations may apply. The applicant organization’s annual operating budget must not exceed $1,500,000. Proposed projects or programs must primarily benefit Hartford residents, and the applicant or sponsoring organization must have at least one board or governing member who resides in the City of Hartford. The Foundation does not fund public or private schools, individual students or teachers, educational scholarships, completed projects retroactively, capital campaigns, or organized fund drives. An organization may receive no more than one grant per calendar year and generally will not be funded for more than two consecutive years.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)Award: Up to $25K

GAR Community Foundation Annual Grants

From Greenwich Association of Realtors Community Foundation

housingresident serviceselderly services+6 more

Who can apply: Applicant organizations must be classified as a public charity with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, operate in/serve residents of and fully expend funds in Greenwich or Fairfield County, Connecticut, and submit a proposal with a defined budget of at least $25,000. Funds must be used within 24 months and fully utilized within Greenwich or Fairfield County or for the full benefit of Fairfield County residents.

Open nowCloses in 18 days (Oct 15, 2026)

Region One Athletic Fund for Individuals

From Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

AthleticsPhysical activityYouth development

Who can apply: Projects and programs must benefit students in schools comprising the Region One School District.

Open nowCloses in 24 days (Oct 21, 2026)Award: Up to $5K

Trauma-Informed Practice Fund

From Fund for Greater Hartford

Trauma-informed careWorkforce developmentChildren and youth+3 more

Who can apply: Applicant organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Code section 501(c)(3) or have a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent or sponsor. Organizations must directly serve a culturally diverse population of children, have leadership buy-in, staff willingness to participate, the ability to implement trauma-informed care, use evidence-based trauma-informed practices, provide or develop physically and psychologically safe environments, sustain a trauma-informed workforce, and address secondary traumatic stress or compassion fatigue. Training must be delivered by a professional trainer, include interactive role playing, be part of a series rather than a stand-alone event, and include evaluation. Trainers may not apply independently. Up to two grants may be awarded per calendar year per applicant.

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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
TICKET TO DREAM FOUNDATION

ROSEVILLE, CA

Annual Giving

$10.5M

Total Assets

$3.5M

Median Grant

$56K

O12National
GOOD SPORTS INC

BRAINTREE, MA

Annual Giving

$9.5M

Total Assets

$13.8M

Median Grant

$13K

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
FOUNDATION FOR JEWISH CAMP INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5.2M

Total Assets

$59M

Median Grant

$18K

O43National
GIRLS INC

NEW YORK, NY

Annual Giving

$5M

Total Assets

$88M

Median Grant

$57K

O220National
TICKETS FOR KIDS FOUNDATION

PITTSBURGH, PA

Annual Giving

$4M

Total Assets

$722K

Median Grant

$9K

O50National
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POLICE ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES LEAGUE INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$3.6M

Median Grant

$21K

O032National
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
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
Future Farmers of America

Indianapolis, IN

Annual Giving

$768K

Total Assets

$35.3M

Median Grant

$10K

O52ZNational
Partnership for a Healthier America Inc

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$616K

Total Assets

$8.2M

Median Grant

$25K

O50National
THE NATIONAL MENTORING PARTNERSHIP INC

BOSTON, MA

Annual Giving

$591K

Total Assets

$6.9M

Median Grant

$30K

O300National
YOUTH FOUNDATION INC

New York, NY

Annual Giving

$566K

Total Assets

$16M

Median Grant

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O99National
GIRLS ON THE RUN INTERNATIONAL INC

CHARLOTTE, NC

Annual Giving

$551K

Total Assets

$10.8M

Median Grant

$13K

O50National

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