Strengthening Nonprofits
This grant funds nonprofit capacity-building projects in Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills, supporting leadership, management, and organizational development to strengthen long-term impact.
Funder: Connecticut Community Foundation
Due Dates: March 2026 | June 2026 | September 2026 | December 2026 (quarterly rounds; proposals accepted on a rolling basis)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$10,000 per award; no multi-year funding; one-time project support
Summary: Supports nonprofit capacity-building and organizational development in Greater Waterbury and the Litchfield Hills.
Key Information: Not open to multi-year or staffing requests; priority to smaller organizations and those addressing disparities.
Description
This grant program is designed to strengthen nonprofits serving the Greater Waterbury and Litchfield Hills region of Connecticut by supporting organizational resiliency and capacity-building. Funding is intended for initiatives that foster strong leadership, financial management, technology, fund development, and communications. The program prioritizes projects that build efficiencies, improve program delivery, and enhance long-term impact, particularly for smaller organizations and those addressing disparities in the community. Projects can include professional development, executive coaching, strategic planning, and other organizational development efforts, but not staffing or multi-year requests.
