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GrantConnecticut — Northwest CT Community Foundation 2026 Year-End Critical Needs Grants
Atlas Opportunity Score79/100
FundingNCCF has allocated a minimum of $60,000 in total for the 2026 Year-End Critical Needs round, with more often available based on needs. The current public page does not publish a universal per-award minimum, maximum, or typical award amount.
DeadlineOctober 15, 2026. NCCF's current public page does not state a clock-time cutoff or time zone for this round, so applicants should submit early rather than infer one.
Required next actionConfirm that the applicant is a qualifying public charity or faith-based organization serving NCCF's 20-town Northwest Connecticut region; open the current 2026 Year-End Critical Needs application in the Grant Lifecycle Manager; verify the proposed need against the live application requirements; and submit before October 15, 2026. Do not rely on an unstated clock time or time zone.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 19, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity-Based Organization, Nonprofit Organization
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