Grants and Financial Assistance
Forecasted
Grants and Financial Assistance connects municipalities, regional entities, and nonprofits with funding for energy, conservation, and recreation projects to protect Connecticut’s environment and resources.
Funder: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: See individual DEEP funding opportunities
Summary: A searchable directory of DEEP grant programs supporting energy, environmental protection, natural resources, and recreation projects.
Key Information: This is a directory of funding opportunities, not a single grant program.
Description
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) provides a searchable funding opportunities dashboard through its Grants and Financial Assistance page. The dashboard organizes DEEP grant programs by eligibility requirements, grant cycle status, project type, and other parameters, helping prospective applicants identify relevant opportunities.
DEEP administers state and federally funded opportunities across air quality, energy efficiency, forestry, land and open space acquisition, outdoor recreation and trails, brownfield remediation, climate resilience, and sustainable materials management. These programs support the agency’s work to conserve, improve, and protect Connecticut’s natural resources and environment and make cleaner, cheaper, and more reliable energy available. The directory also connects applicants with grant resources, previously closed opportunities, and federal funding updates.
