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GrantConnecticut — Northwest CT Community Foundation Fall 2026 Cycle Grants
Atlas Opportunity Score88/100
FundingSmall grants are $1,500 and under; traditional grants are over $1,500. NCCF states that its average traditional grant is approximately $5,000, with larger awards possible for major capital expenditures, significant new programs, bold expansions, or large capacity-building efforts. No universal maximum is published.
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026. NCCF's grant guidelines require online submission by midnight on the due date; the public guidance does not separately state a time zone, so applicants should submit early rather than infer one.
Required next actionConfirm applicant/project eligibility and service to NCCF's 20-town area; verify any repeat-funding restriction; for capital items or capacity-building professional/consultant fees obtain at least two bids and vendor-selection rationale (or explain a one-bid exception); prepare required financial and project-budget materials; submit online by midnight September 30, 2026 without assuming a time zone.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 11, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity-Based Organization, Governmental Entity, Nonprofit Organization, School or School District
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Strategic Alignment
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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