FY26 Enterprise Capital Grant Program Update

February 13, 2025 – The Enterprise Capital Grant was established to bolster the capabilities and impact of nonprofit organizations in Connecticut through competitive grants that support strategic initiatives and strengthen organizational efficiency. Applicants may request unrestricted grant funding for up to $500,000 to empower them to better address societal challenges in Connecticut and more effectively achieve their missions.

For the FY26 Enterprise Capital Grant cycle, CHEFA received Letters of Interest (LOIs) from 87 organizations requesting more that $35 million in funding. Twelve of these organizations were invited to submit full applications. Following the application submissions, the Grant Committee will select finalists for further review and will make award recommendations to the full Board of Directors at its July meeting.

CHEFA is proud to support applicants’ commitment to serving Connecticut residents and anticipates the positive impact these awards will have on communities across the state. CHEFA’s Grants Program was established in 2002 and has provided more than $50 million to CT nonprofit organizations since its inception.

The deadline for full applications from invited organizations is 4:00 PM on March 27, 2025.

Access the RFP for LOI here: FY 2026 CHEFA Enterprise Capital Grant RFP for LOI

Enterprise Capital Grant Cycle Q&A can be found here: Enterprise Capital Q&A

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CHEFA Awards $650,000 Under Groundbreaking Enterprise Capital Initiative

February 1, 2024 – The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) awarded $650,000 in grants through its FY 2024 CHEFA Targeted Grant-Enterprise Capital Initiative.

CHEFA has committed to providing $250,000 in Enterprise Capital philanthropic support in 2024-2025 so that All Our Kin, an organization that trains, supports, and sustains home-based early childhood educators, can make its services accessible to many more providers, including those residing in the most rural parts of the state. CHEFA also committed $400,000 in Enterprise Capital philanthropic support to Freedom Reads, a Hamden-based non-profit dedicated to building “freedom libraries” in every correctional facility throughout the country, starting right here in Connecticut.

This grant marks a significant step forward in philanthropic innovation, representing the first-of-its-kind grant funding in Connecticut. Unlike traditional grants, the Enterprise Capital Grant is designed to provide long-term, flexible capital to support an organization’s sustainability and statewide expansion efforts. It underscores CHEFA’s dedication to fostering equitable opportunities for all Connecticut residents. Read more about these initiatives in the associated media, linked below:

CHEFA is proud of the impact and commitment these awards make to our community. CHEFA’s Grant Program was established in 2002 and has provided more than $50 million since its inception to CT nonprofit organizations.

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Previous Targeted Grant Awards

FY 2023 Targeted Grant Program Health Equity Awards

FY 2023 CHEFA Targeted Grant Awards

FY 2022 CHEFA Targeted Grant Awards

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Grant Management System

Are you looking for the link to our Grant Management System to file a report? If so, please email philanthropy@chefa.com for the link or assistance.