The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) announces the opening of the FY 2023 Nonprofit Grant Program.
Donor Name: Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA)
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/02/2022
Size of the Grant: $5,000– $75,000
Details:
The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA or Authority) provides access to tax-exempt financing and other financial assistance to educational institutions, healthcare providers, childcare providers and other eligible not-for-profit entities. CHEFA established the Nonprofit Grant Program to provide nonprofit organizations in Connecticut with the opportunity to access funding through competitive grants. This program was made possible through the fiscally responsible management of the Authority by CHEFA Officers and Board of Directors.
The Authority is inviting Letters of Interest for the FY 2023 Nonprofit Grant Program which funds:
- Capital Projects/Purchases
- Programs
From organizations whose mission statement AND the capital project/purchase, or program are related to any of the following focus areas, as determined by CHEFA in its sole discretion:
- Childcare (inclusive of before and after-school programming
- Cultural (inclusive of museums, theaters, etc.)
- Education (inclusive of workforce/vocational training and youth summer jobs)
- Healthcare (inclusive of wellness and senior living)
Funding Information
Grant requests must range from $5,000 up to a maximum of $75,000.
For capital projects/purchases acquired during, or programs effective during, the time period of the date the Financial Assistance Agreement is fully executed through June 30, 2024.
Criteria
- Applicant organizations must have current IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation.
- There is a separate grant program for CHEFA clients, this grant cycle is for nonprofit organizations that are NOT CHEFA clients.
- Funding is restricted to CAPITAL PROJECTS/PURCHASES or PROGRAMS within Connecticut.
- If an organization was AWARDED a grant in EACH of the past three fiscal years (i.e. FY 2020, 2021, 2022), the organization must take one year off from applying, and can thereafter apply in the following fiscal year (i.e. FY 2024).
For more information, visit Nonprofit Grant Program.
