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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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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