Connecticut Community Foundation Grants (Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills)
Connecticut Community Foundation · Funder
Nonprofits serving residents in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills (21 towns) in Connecticut can apply for grants through multiple funding areas including Arts and Culture, Health and Environmental Justice, and Strengthening Nonprofits. Award amounts and purposes vary by fund; first-time applicants must meet with a Program Officer before applying.
About this grant
The Connecticut Community Foundation administers multiple grant programs across different funding areas, each with its own deadlines and focus. Applications are submitted through an online portal (GOapply) after registering an account. First-time grant applicants must schedule an in-person meeting with the relevant Program Officer no later than three weeks before the deadline. Some areas have fixed fall or spring deadlines (September 15, 2026 or January 2027), while others like Grassroots Leadership and Strengthening Nonprofits use rolling deadlines with quarterly awards. The foundation serves a specific 21-town region in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, Connecticut.
Who can apply
Good to know
Not required. It helps to know before you start.
- Also noteFirst-time grant applicants must schedule an in-person meeting with the Program Officer who staffs the area of interest no later than three weeks prior to the grant deadline. All applicants must register for a GOapply account (new registrations require approval and may take up to two business days). Organizations must use contact information published on their organization's website and nonprofit registration.
Application windows
Past rounds stay listed. Most grants reopen around the same time each year.
- 2026Open now
- Deadline
- 15 Sept 2026, 11:59 pm EDT
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