CHEFA is Now Accepting Letters of Interest for the FY 2026 Enterprise Capital Grant Program

Enterprise Capital Grant Cycle common Questions and Answers can be found below.

CHEFA invites Nonprofits to submit Letters of Interest for its FY 2026 CHEFA Enterprise Capital Grant Program. This Program was established to bolster the capabilities and impact of nonprofit organizations in Connecticut by competitive grants that support Strategic initiatives and strengthen organizational efficiency. Applicants can request unrestricted granting funding for up to $500,000 to empower them to better address societal challenges in Connecticut and achieve their missions more effectively.

The deadline to submit a Letter of Interest is 4:00 PM EST on December 19, 2024.

Please refer to the Request for Letters of Interest for more information on the Enterprise Capital Grant Program and the Proposal Schedule. Letters of Interest must be submitted online through CHEFA’s Grant Management Software.

If you have any questions, please email Dan Kurowski, Assistant Director, at dkurowski@chefa.com.

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 $49 million dollars 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.