Enterprise Capital Grant Program
The Enterprise Capital Grant Program offers flexible funding to help Connecticut nonprofits build capacity, expand programs, and strengthen their impact through strategic, mission-aligned initiatives.
Funder: Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority
Due Dates: June 2026 (Next cycle opens)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$500,000 per award, three-year grant period
Summary: Flexible funding for Connecticut nonprofits to support capacity building, expansion, and strategic initiatives.
Key Information: Funding is unrestricted and not sourced from State funds.
Description
The Enterprise Capital Grant Program is designed to strengthen Connecticut-based nonprofit organizations by providing significant, flexible funding for strategic initiatives. Grants support capacity building, program expansion, and projects that enhance organizational sustainability and impact. The program specifically encourages innovative investments that help nonprofits launch, stabilize, or scale their operations in alignment with their mission and vision. Funding is unrestricted, empowering organizations to address societal challenges more effectively. Applicants are expected to have recently completed or plan to complete a strategic plan supporting their request. The program is funded solely by the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA), independent of state funding.
