Annual Grant Programs

One-year grant programs with awards ranging from $5,000-$75,000

Nonprofit Grant Program

RFP released in November; Awards in May

FY 2027 funding priorities are limited to:

Out-of-School Time programs for K-8 Students

Museums & Historical Sites

Parenting Supports & Family-Strengthening Services

Workforce Stabilization in the Long-Term Care/Senior Living Sector

Recent Awards

FY 2026
FY 2025

John M. Biancamano
Client Grant Program

RFP released in April; Awards in November

Applicants must be a current obligor/borrower of a CHEFA Bond Issuance or Loan and substantially in compliance with all payments and documentation.

Only one application will be accepted from any organization. Only two members of an obligated borrower group may apply for funding in a cycle.

Recent Awards

FY 2026
FY 2025

CHEFA does not fund:

    • Debt reduction or endowment funding

    • Annual giving, fundraising, or capital campaigns

    • Out-of-state travel

    • Religiously sectarian services

    • Scholarships, stipends or incentives

Annual Grants Application Process

All grant awards are subject to funding availability and the CHEFA Board of Directors reserves the right to award less than an applicant’s requested amount.

To access CHEFA’s Grants Management System, Click Here.

Please contact the Grants Program Manager for more information at grants@chefa.com.