Working on health equity means facing big challenges. We aim to use our resources strategically, to fund work that can lead to systemic change.
That could mean awarding a grant to find a new way to solve a problem, advocating for policy change, or supporting the growth of an innovative program into a sustainable model.
Grant Eligibility
We fund...
- Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- State and municipal public agencies
- Public entities such as health departments, universities, and social service programs
- Coalitions, advocacy groups, and collaboratives that are not incorporated may be eligible if a responsible fiscal sponsor is identified
We don't fund
- Grants to individuals
- Direct services (projects that focus on service delivery only and not on a larger policy or practice change)
- Funding for clinical research
- Capital projects, endowments, or chairs associated with universities and medical schools
- Projects that do not benefit Connecticut residents
- Funding for legislative lobbying efforts or political campaigns
- Indirect costs for discretionary grants or for general operating support grants
Grant types and how to apply
Program grants
Must be aligned with our strategic plan and grant guidelines
Funding range
$25,000 to $150,000 (with some exceptions)
Timeframe
Awarded quarterly; process generally takes 4 months
How to apply
Talk to us about your idea before submitting a concept paper
President’s discretionary grants
Must respond to CT Health’s overall mission
Funding range
Up to $25,000
Timeframe
Awarded on a rolling basis; process generally takes 1 – 2 months
How to apply
Talk to us about your idea before submitting an application
Request for proposals
Specific topics outlined by CT Health
Funding range
Varies; typically $25,000 to $50,000
Timeframe
Awarded periodically; process varies
How to apply
The process for each RFP varies. Follow the rules of the RFP
Event sponsorship
Supports health-related events that align with CT Health’s mission and priorities
Funding range
$250 to $1,000
Timeframe
Awarded on a rolling basis; process generally takes 1-3 weeks
How to apply
Apply through our online portal, Fluxx
Program grant deadlines for 2025
Request for Proposals
We issue requests for proposals throughout the year. Click here to see open requests as well as those we’ve issued in the past.
See RFPs
Grant FAQs
WHAT KIND OF GRANTS DO YOU FUND?
- Program grant— Each quarter, CT Health awards grants for projects with the potential for broader, systems level change that will advance health equity for people of color. These projects must align with at least one of the foundation’s strategic objectives.
- Requests for proposals— CT Health occasionally solicits proposals for specific types of projects that stem from one of the foundation’s strategic objectives
- President’s discretionary grant— CT Health awards grants of $1,000 to $25,000 to organizations and institutions that respond to the foundation’s overall mission. Discretionary grant funding is often provided on a one-time basis for immediate projects that align with CT Health’s strategic plan. Examples include projects that are testing new ideas, time-sensitive, or work that requires emergency funding.
WHAT KINDS OF ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE GRANTS FROM CT HEALTH?
- Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
- State and municipal public agencies
- Public and private university institutions
- Coalitions, advocacy groups or collaboratives with a responsible fiscal agent that has 501(c)(3) status
MY ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. DO I NEED A FISCAL SPONSOR?
Yes. A fiscal sponsor is another organization that has 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status that agrees, in writing, to allow you to seek grants and solicit tax-deductible donations under its exempt status. This nonprofit will distribute the award on your behalf.
DO YOU AWARD GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE CONNECTICUT?
Yes, but only for projects that are focused on Connecticut and designed to benefit Connecticut residents.
ARE THERE THINGS THAT YOU DON’T FUND?
- Grants to individuals
- Direct services
- Clinical laboratory research
- Capital projects, endowments, or chairs associated with universities or medical schools
- Projects that do not benefit Connecticut residents
- Lobbying or influencing the outcomes of proposed legislation or an election
