The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) Client Grant program was established by the Board of Directors in 2003. Our goal is to provide grant funding opportunities to current CHEFA clients* through a highly competitive annual RFP process.

Fast Facts

• $20,000 - $100,000 grant range
• Capital, Operating, Programmatic funding permitted
• Two-year moratorium on reapplying following an award
• $4.4 million has been distributed through the Client Grant program
• Client Grant applications in 2008: 40
• Client Grant awards in 2008: 10
• Total of 2007 Client Grant awards: $861,000
• Total of 2008 Client Grant awards:  $835,904
• Allocated for 2009: $550,000

*See guidelines for complete eligibility requirements.

CHEFA's Client Grant Program guidelines, application and required exhibits may be viewed by clicking on the pdf links below. Applications and forms in fill-in format may be obtained by emailing .

These documents are for information only. Guidelines and requirements are subject to change. 

The application deadline for this program has passed for 2008 cycle.

The 2009 Client Grant Program materials will be provided directly to eligible clients and posted on this website late in 2008.