Capital Grants
Capital Grants support agencies’ one-time capital projects essential to direct program services, prioritizing community needs in New Britain and Waterbury to serve people with the highest need.
Funder: American Savings Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Letter of Intent) | By invitation (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Outside New Britain and Waterbury: up to $5,000 through Community Grants; larger requests typically up to $10,000
Summary: Supports one-time capital needs essential to direct program services, prioritizing community needs in New Britain and Waterbury.
Key Information: Applicants must be IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations; full applications are accepted by invitation only.
Description
American Savings Foundation’s Capital Grants support projects closely aligned with its mission and community needs. The Foundation directs its limited capital funding toward one-time needs essential to delivering direct program services in New Britain and Waterbury, Connecticut. The connection between the capital project and the services an agency provides is central to the program’s focus.
The Foundation’s broader priorities are education, human services, and arts and culture, with special emphasis on children, youth, and families. It focuses on direct services for people with the highest need and opportunities for measurable impact. Agencies serving communities outside New Britain and Waterbury may pursue smaller capital needs through Community Grants or submit a Letter of Intent for larger requests.
