The Nonprofit Grant Program is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public educational institutions that are constituent units (as defined in C.G.S.§10a-1) and operate in Connecticut within the six CHEFA core priorities: Childcare, Cultural, Education, Healthcare, Human Services & Wellness, and Long-Term Care/Senior Housing Facilities. Awards for the Nonprofit Grant Program range from $5,000-$75,000. The Nonprofit Grant Program cycle opens each November with an RFP
for Letters of Interest.
The FY 2026 Nonprofit Grant Program RFP is Now Open
Nonprofit Grant funding in the FY 2026 cycle will be awarded to organizations whose:
- Mission is related to one or more of CHEFA’s grantmaking priorities (Childcare, Culture, Education, Healthcare, Human Services & Wellness, and Long-Term Care/Senior Living) as determined by CHEFA in its sole discretion; AND
- Project or program is aligned with one of the FY 2026 funding priorities:
- Infant/Toddler & Preschool Childcare
- College/Career Readiness & Workforce Development Programs
- Community-Based Navigation Services
- Performing Arts Venues/Arts Studios
LOIs are due no later than December 31, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Please view the RFP (HERE) for the full guidelines, additional information, and the link to CHEFA’s online Grant Management System. Grant awards are subject to funding availability. For more information, please contact Jen Chapman, Grants Program Manager, at 860-761-8428 or jchapman@chefa.com.
Previous Nonprofit Grant Awards
FY 2025 Nonprofit Grant Award Recipients
FY 2024 Nonprofit Grant Award Recipients
FY 2023 Nonprofit Grant Award Recipients
FY 2022 Nonprofit Grant Award Recipients
CHEFA FY 2021 COVID-19
Grant Recipients
FY 2020 Nonprofit
Grant Award Recipients
Grant Management System Link
Are you looking for the link to our Grant Management System to file a report? If so, please email jchapman@chefa.com for the link or assistance.
