Other Resources for Grantseekers
Following are some local, state and national resources that may be helpful to you in your grants research.
General Fundraising and Other Information
Nonprofit Support Program Videos
Kim Klein, founder of the Grassroots Fundraising Journal, discusses what board and staff of nonprofits can do to successfully raise money for their causes.
Hartford Public Library Nonprofit and Grant Information Center
The Nonprofit & Grant Information Center at the Hartford Public Library offers an array of fundraising resources and workshops, including access to searchable state and national directories. Visit at 500 Main Street, Hartford or www.hplct.org. To speak to a staff person, call (860) 695-6295.
Free Management Library
www.managementhelp.org
This free online library contains a wealth of information on nonprofit fundraising and grant writing, program management, strategic planning and other topics.
Grant Proposal.com
www.grantproposal.com
This website provides free resources to new and experienced grant writers.
Connecticut Nonprofit Information Network
http://www.ctnonprofits.org
This site contains information for nonprofits, as well as links to several fundraising resources.
CT Grantmakers Online (CGO)
www.ctphilanthropy.org
Searchable database of Connecticut funders, available by subscription or via free access at the following public libraries:
- Essex - Essex Library
- Greenwich - Greenwich Library
- Groton - Groton Public Library
- Hartford - Connecticut State Library
- Hartford - Hartford Public Library
- Hebron - Douglas Library
- Litchfield - Oliver Wolcott Library
- Middlefield- Levi E. Coe Library
- Middletown- Russell Library
- New Canaan - New Canaan Library
- New Haven - New Haven Free Public Library
- Norwalk - Norwalk Public Library
- Old Lyme - Griffin Noyes Library
- Ridgefield- Ridgefield Library
Foundation Center
www.foundationcenter.org
Searchable database of national funders, available by subscription or for free through the Cooperating Collection at Hartford Public Library.
GuideStar
www.guidestar.org
Searchable national database of public charities and private foundations. GuideStar Basic is available free of charge; GuideStar Select and GuideStar Premium (accessible at Hartford Public Library) offer further information and are available on a monthly or yearly subscription basis.
Association of Fund Raising Professionals
www.afpnet.org
Online AFP Resource Center offers information, best practices and resources on various aspects of fundraising.
Grant Alert Plus
www.uwcact.org
This periodic email contains time-sensitive information on funding, training and other opportunities for area nonprofits. All interested individuals or organizations may be added to the distribution list by emailing your contact information, including email, phone number and mailing address, to Susan Shackway at United Way of the Capital Area, sshackway@uwcact.org.
Federal Agency Funding Information
www.grants.gov
Managed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, grants.gov is a source to find and apply for various federal government grants.
Federal Register
The Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules and notices of federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents. Grant information from federal agencies is included; some requests for proposals include nonprofit organizations as eligible applicants. For more information, visit www.gpoaccess.gov. For tips on searching by agency and other information, go to www.gpoaccess.gov.
Visit the websites of individual federal agencies to find more information on funding. Following are some examples:
US Department of Education
For information on DOE grants and contracts: www.ed.gov.
US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
To access a tool for finding and exchanging information about HHS and selected other Federal grant programs: www.hhs.gov.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
For grant information: www.hud.gov.
US Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
OJP is focused on developing the nation's capacity to prevent and control crime, improve the criminal and juvenile justice systems, increase knowledge about crime and related issues, and assist crime victims. To learn more about OJP’s bureaus and offices, including the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, go to www.ojp.usdoj.gov. For funding opportunities, go to: www.ojp.usdoj.gov.
US Department of Labor
For information and services the Department of Labor (DOL) offers nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations: www.dol.gov.
State of Connecticut Funding Opportunities and Other Resources
For a list of all state agencies in Connecticut, go to www.ct.gov. Below is a sampling of state agencies offering funding:
Community Economic Development Fund
CEDF provides grants and technical assistance to organizations starting community development planning and developing projects. Grants range from $1,000 to $20,000. For more information on available grants, visit: http://cedf.com/grants.htm.
Commission on Culture and Tourism
The Commission has a variety of grant opportunities for nonprofits. Funding areas include the arts, film, historic preservation, and tourism. For more details and access to applications and guidelines, visit: www.cultureandtourism.org.
Department of Agriculture
For more information regarding funding in such areas of land and historic preservation, affordable housing, and other areas for nonprofit organizations, visit: www.ct.gov (click on Business Assistance & Development).
Department of Correction (DOC)
DOC provides funding to private and community-based organizations. To access information on request for proposals and guidelines, go to: www.ct.gov.
Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD)
Administered by DECD, the Housing Trust Fund provides loans or grants to eligible nonprofits. For eligibility and program descriptions, visit: products.cerc.com.
Department of Public Health
For information on funding opportunities, visit: www.dph.state.ct.us. For information on other programs and services, visit www.dph.state.ct.us.
Department of Social Services
To access a list of funding opportunities available to area nonprofits, visit: www.ct.gov.
Municipal and Other Local Funding Opportunities
For information on local resources, please contact your city or town government offices. For example, for City of Hartford resources, you can visit the Department of Development Services Grants Management Division: www.hartford.gov.
A list of links to Connecticut town and city websites can be found by visiting: www.ct.gov
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