CHEFA Enterprise Capital Grant Program

Opportunity Type: 
Funding/Grant Opportunity
Letter of Intent (LOI)
Organizational Capacity Building
Brief Description: 

CHEFA invites Nonprofits to submit Letters of Interest for its FY 2026 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 the CHEFA’s Grant Management Software.

 

External Link: 
FY 2026 CHEFA Enterprise Capital Grant Program Request for LOIs
Instructions: 

CHEFA is inviting Letters of Interest for its FY 2026 Enterprise Capital Grant Program which supports innovative investments which may fund the launch, stabilization or scaling of an organization and its vision and mission. CHEFA will consider Letters of Interest which fund investments such as:

  • Capacity Building and Investment to Enhance Organizational Efficiency
  • Program Expansion to Increase Reach and Impact
  • Innovative or Pilot Projects
  • Initiatives that Promote Sustainability

Organizations are expected to have recently completed, or have plans in the near future to complete, a strategic plan which will support their grant request.  Funding will be unrestricted, with the purpose of providing flexible capital to empower organizations to better address societal challenges and achieve their missions more effectively.

Applicant organizations must have current IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt designation and must be related to any of the following focus areas

  • Child Care
  • Cultural Institutions
  • Education
  • Healthcare
  • Human Serives Providers
  • Long-Term Care/Senior Living Facilities

Please refer to the Request for LOIs for the Proposal Schedule and instructions on how to submit a Letter of Interest.

Contact for Additional information: 

Dan Kurowski, Assistant Director at dkurowski@chefa.com.   

Deadline: 
December 19, 2024 at 4:00PM
Related Organizations: 
Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority