Open Grant Program for Connecticut

🏘️ Housing & Urban Development

Community Investment Fund 2030 (Round 8)
- Application Period: October 27 – December 5, 2025
- Purpose: Supports community-driven infrastructure and economic development projects in underserved municipalities.
- More Info: portal.ct.gov/communityinvestmentfund (CT.gov)
Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grants
- Application Deadline: November 3, 2025
- Purpose: Provides funding for municipalities and nonprofit organizations to acquire land for conservation and recreation purposes.
- More Info: portal.ct.gov/deep/open-space/open-space (CT.gov)

Student Loan Reimbursement Program
- Reopening Date: August 15, 2025
- Purpose: Offers up to $5,000 per year (up to $20,000 total) in student loan reimbursement for Connecticut residents who commit to community service.
- Eligibility Update: Expanded to include former Stone Academy students who were enrolled between November 1, 2021, and February 28, 2023, and did not complete the program.
- More Info: ctinsider.com (CT Insider)
AARP Connecticut Livable Communities Grant Program
- Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
- Purpose: Provides grants up to $5,000 for projects that improve neighborhoods and communities to be great places for people of all ages.
- Eligibility: Open to 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofits and municipalities in Connecticut.
- More Info: states.aarp.org (AARP States)

United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut – 2025–2026 Impact Philanthropy Grant Program
- Application Period: March 17 – October 1, 2025
- Total Funding Available: $332,000
- Grant Categories:
  - Basic Needs Grant: $232,000 available to support organizations providing essential services to households at or below the ALICE Threshold.
  - Community Catalyst Grant: $100,000 available for grassroots organizations and those working in civic engagement and community-building.
- More Info: unitedwaycwc.org (unitedwaycwc.org)

Strategic Supply Chain Initiative
- Funding Available: $500,000 – $5 million
- Purpose: Supports local businesses in enhancing production capacity amid potential new tariffs.
- Eligible Activities: Equipment purchases, adopting new technologies, improving infrastructure, and bolstering R&D.
- More Info: ctinsider.com (CT Insider)

Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grants
- Application Deadline: November 3, 2025
- Purpose: Provides funding for municipalities and nonprofit organizations to acquire land for conservation and recreation purposes.
- More Info: portal.ct.gov/deep/open-space/open-space (CT.gov, CT.gov)

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