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Funding Opportunities

Competitive Posted
Affordable Housing Development Fund

Department of Housing

Supports the development and preservation of affordable housing units across Connecticut through construction, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse projects.

Eligibility: Open to eligible Connecticut entities including municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, and educati…

Award Range
$500,000.00 – $3,000,000.00
Total Funding
$15,000,000.00
Deadline: May 19, 2026 80 days left
Formula Accepting Applications
Municipal Infrastructure Resilience Program

Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Assists Connecticut municipalities in upgrading critical infrastructure to withstand climate-related impacts including flooding, extreme heat, and severe weather events.

Eligibility: Open to eligible Connecticut entities including municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, and educati…

Award Range
$100,000.00 – $2,000,000.00
Total Funding
$10,000,000.00
Deadline: Apr 19, 2026 50 days left
Competitive Accepting Applications
Small Business Innovation Grant Program

Department of Economic and Community Development

Provides funding to Connecticut small businesses for innovative projects that drive economic growth, create jobs, and foster technological advancement. Eligible projects include product development, …

Eligibility: Open to eligible Connecticut entities including municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, and educati…

Award Range
$25,000.00 – $250,000.00
Total Funding
$2,500,000.00
Deadline: Apr 04, 2026 35 days left
Competitive Accepting Applications
Community Arts & Culture Grants

Connecticut Office of the Arts

Supports Connecticut arts organizations in delivering programming that engages communities, advances arts education, and celebrates cultural diversity across the state.

Eligibility: Open to eligible Connecticut entities including municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, and educati…

Award Range
$5,000.00 – $75,000.00
Total Funding
$1,000,000.00
Deadline: Mar 20, 2026 20 days left
Competitive Under Review
Workforce Development Initiative

Department of Economic and Community Development

Funds innovative job training programs that prepare Connecticut residents for in-demand careers in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, technology, and clean energy sectors.

Eligibility: Open to eligible Connecticut entities including municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, and educati…

Award Range
$50,000.00 – $500,000.00
Total Funding
$5,000,000.00
Deadline: Jan 19, 2026 Deadline passed
Competitive Awards Pending
Neighborhood Revitalization Grant

Department of Economic and Community Development

Provides catalytic funding for neighborhood-level projects that improve quality of life, strengthen community bonds, and address blight in Connecticut's urban centers.

Eligibility: Open to eligible Connecticut entities including municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, and educati…

Award Range
$25,000.00 – $300,000.00
Total Funding
$3,000,000.00
Deadline: Nov 20, 2025 Deadline passed