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.
Open nowCloses in 3 days (Aug 15, 2026)May not accept unsolicited proposals
educationyouth developmentsupporting young people+2 more
Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations that fit the foundation's funding areas and initiative priorities. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Previous grantees are encouraged to contact the Executive Director before the LOI deadline to confirm fit. Approved requests must reapply each year; grants are not automatically renewed.
EducationYouth developmentEarly childhood education+21 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) organization that demonstrates significant local impact, have a mission or services aligned with Northwest Community Bank’s areas of focus, and provide services within Northwest Community Bank communities. Municipalities may be considered for programs or expenditures outside the realm of municipal responsibilities. The foundation does not fund political organizations or candidates, activities for religious purposes, individual endeavors, discriminatory organizations, or organizations using a fiscal agent.
Early EducationHuman ServicesSpecial Needs and Disabilities+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and based in Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. Preference is given to small organizations and newer organizations approaching a breakthrough moment. Organizations with annual operating budgets over $3 million are seldom funded. Organizations that have received Ramlose Foundation funding for three consecutive years are not eligible to apply in 2026.
Early EducationHuman ServicesSpecial Needs and Disabilities+1 more
Who can apply: Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Georgia, South Carolina, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania. Organizations with an annual operating budget over $3 million are rarely funded. Organizations that have received Ramlose Foundation funding for three consecutive years are not eligible to apply in 2026.
Youth developmentPersonal growthProfessional growth+3 more
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the US and Canada; proposed work must create or significantly expand personal and professional growth experiences for high-school/GED-aged teenagers and young adults ages 16-25; projects must serve one or more of the Foundation’s selected cities; applications are evaluated on seven equally weighted criteria centered on empowering young people to shape a secure future for themselves, their communities, and/or the world.
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