Annual Grant Programs
Awards are for a one-year grant period and range from $5,000 to a maximum of $75,000. CHEFA operates two annual grant programs for nonprofits providing services to Connecticut communities:
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
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.
CHEFA does not fund:
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Debt reduction or endowment funding
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Annual giving, fundraising, or capital campaigns
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Out-of-state travel
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Religiously sectarian services
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Scholarships, stipends or incentives
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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.