What began in 2001 as a modest grantmaking commitment has blossomed into a significant source of philanthropic funds for Connecticut nonprofits. Since its inception, the Open Grant program has distributed more than $4.5 million to nonprofits that provide services to Connecticut residents.

Fast Facts

• $20,000 - $100,000 grant range
• Capital, Operating, Programmatic funding permitted
• Prior grantees must have submitted reports before subsequent applications
• All applications must be nominated by a Connecticut Community Foundation for consideration
• 2007 Open Grant applicants: 28
• 2007 Open Grant awards: 11
• Total of 2007 Open Grant awards: $806,863
• Allocated for 2008: $550,000

Thank you for your interest in our Open Grant Program.  The application period for the 2008 cycle has ended.  We are currently processing 31 applications totaling $2.3 million in requests. 

If you are interested in our 2009 Open Grant Program, please contact your local community foundation at the link below.

ONLY those applications with a nomination from one of the Connecticut community foundations will be accepted for consideration. Authority Clients are not eligible for this program.

For information about community foundations in Connecticut, click on the link below.

http://www.ctphilanthropy.org/o/giv_comm-fndn.asp

Completed materials are due at CHEFA by 5:00 PM on March 14, 2008. Please contact the Authority Grant Program Manager with questions at 860-761-8428.