Educational Potential: A Guide to Connecticut's Education Grants

Connecticut is demonstrating its commitment to education through several proposed grant programs aimed at accelerating academic growth, preventing school violence, and supporting educator development.

Connecticut Education Grant Programs

Aim High Afterschool Alliance Awards

• Description: Supports out-of-school programs for middle school youth to prepare for high school.

• Amount: $20,000 (1 year); $100,000 (2 years).

• Duration: 1 or 2 years.

• Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations for middle school students.

• Website:Aim High Awards

• Deadline: Varies.

IEEE Foundation Grants

• Description: Supports projects aligned with IEEE's mission to advance technology for humanity.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: IEEE units, nonprofits, individuals.

• Website:IEEE Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

The Gannett Foundation

• Description: Supports community-building initiatives in Gannett-served areas.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in Gannett communities.

• Website: The Gannett Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

American Savings Foundation

• Description: Grants for education, human services, and arts in Connecticut.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Typically 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in Connecticut.

• Website: American Savings Foundation

• Deadline: Rolling.

Brown Rudnick Center Community Grants

• Description: Supports educational programs in areas with Brown Rudnick offices.

• Amount: Up to $2,000.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations and schools.

• Website: Brown Rudnick Community Involvement

• Deadline: Rolling; reviewed quarterly.

Carolyn Foundation New Haven Grants

• Description: Funds education, human services, and environment projects.

• Amount: $8,000 to $33,000.

• Duration: Typically 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Website: Carolyn Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

Connecticut After School Network

• Description: Supports afterschool programs with advocacy and funding.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Project-based.

• Eligibility: Providers in Connecticut.

• Website: Connecticut After School Network

• Deadline: Varies.

Connecticut Space Grant Consortium

• Description: Supports aerospace-related research and education.

• Amount: Up to $10,000 for faculty; $5,000 for students.

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: Faculty and students at Connecticut institutions.

• Website: CT Space Grant Consortium

• Deadline: Varies.

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

• Description: Supports telecom-based educational and medical services.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Project-based.

• Eligibility: Various U.S. entities.

• Website: USDA Distance Learning Grants

• Deadline: March 6, 2025.

Dominion Energy

• Description: Grants for education, environment, culture, and community.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Typically 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in service areas.

• Website: Dominion Energy

• Deadline: Varies.

Southington Education Foundation

• Description: Enhances educational opportunities in Southington, CT.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Typically 1 year.

• Eligibility: Educators and schools in Southington.

• Website: Southington Education Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

The Peter Buck and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation

• Description: Supports educational and community programs.

• Amount: $5,000 to $1,950,000.

• Duration: Typically 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits with educational focus.

• Website: PCLB Foundation

• Deadline: Varies.

Toshiba America Foundation

• Description: Supports K-12 science and math education projects.

• Amount: Up to $5,000 (grades K-5); up to $10,000 (grades 6-12).

• Duration: 1 year.

• Eligibility: K-12 teachers in the U.S.

• Website: Toshiba America Foundation

• Deadline: Varies by grade level.

Travelers Insurance

• Description: Supports education, community development, arts.

• Amount: Varies.

• Duration: Typically 1 year.

• Eligibility: Nonprofits in Travelers' communities.

• Website: Travelers Community Relations

• Deadline: Varies.

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