CHEFA
The Authority on
Nonprofit Financing
in Connecticut
CHEFA: Strengthening Connecticut’s Communities Through Strategic Investment
Our Mission: Provide financial assistance to eligible entities in the State, expand educational opportunities for Connecticut students, and enhance the quality of life for State residents, including those in distressed communities
The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) is a trusted statewide resource providing innovative, cost‑effective financial solutions that strengthen Connecticut’s nonprofit sector. For more than five decades, CHEFA has helped health care providers, educational institutions, child care organizations, cultural institutions, and other nonprofits access low‑cost capital and strategic grant funding—supporting the essential services that enhance quality of life across the state. Through tax‑exempt financing, grant programs, and mission‑driven subsidiaries, CHEFA expands educational opportunities, supports community development, and invests in organizations serving residents in every corner of Connecticut, including distressed communities. Guided by strong ethical standards and accountable to the public, CHEFA remains committed to helping nonprofits care for, educate, and support the people of Connecticut.
Let us help us you and your nonprofit.
Our knowledgable staff and funding resources can help you find the right solution for your project or program funding needs.
Tax-Exempt Bonds
Capital Investment Loan Program
Annual Grant Programs
Enterprise Capital
CHEFA News Highlights
CHEFA Awards Over $1 Million to Strengthen Connecticut Nonprofits and Transform Communities
The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) proudly announces the recipients of its FY 2025 John M. Biancamano CHEFA Client Grant Program Awards, distributing $1,022,407.37...
Honoring Leadership and Innovation: Jeanette W. Weldon Recognized with the 2025 Freda Johnson Award
When the Northeast Women in Public Finance announced that Ms. Jeanette W. Weldon had been selected as the 2025 public-sector recipient of the Freda Johnson Award, the CHEFA community felt a deep...
CHEFA Chats – Going Beyond the Rating: Mary Wade’s Bold Step Forward
In this episode of CHEFA Chats, we explore how a trusted elder care provider in New Haven pursued an ambitious expansion to better serve Connecticut’s seniors—and how CHEFA helped make it possible...




