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Urban Green and Community Gardens Grant Program

The Urban Green and Community Gardens Grant Program provides funding assistance to develop or enhance urban green spaces for public enjoyment and/or environmental education. Promotion of open space in an urban setting may include, but may not be limited to, the development of a community garden or reclaiming and enhancing existing open space for the public’s use. Grants are awarded to projects that demonstrate the highest ability to benefit urban communities in close proximity to population centers.

Connecticut State
Land Use
Environmental Health Hazards
Recreation & Access
Community Engagement
Green Infrastructure

Funding

: Oct 1, 2025

$1,000 - $20,000

The Quinnipiac River Fund

The Quinnipiac River Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, makes grants for projects designed to benefit the environmental quality of the Quinnipiac River, the New Haven Harbor, and surrounding watersheds.

Connecticut State
Erosion
Habitat
Land Use
Nature-based Solutions
Environmental Health Hazards
Stormwater Management
Water Quality
Recreation & Access
Community Engagement
Wetlands
Green Infrastructure

Funding

: Sep 1 – Nov 1, 2025

$50K - $500K (or 30% of appraised value)

The Land Capital Grant Program – Round 5

The Land Capital Grant Program (LCG) is designed to bridge funding gaps and accelerate the protection of valuable conservation lands. CLCC will prioritize projects that:

  • Have a closing time frame of 12 months or less.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation.
  • Align with statewide land conservation goals.
  • Have leveraged and/or exhausted other public and private funding sources.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

Funding

: Jul 1 – Sep 1, 2025

$50K - $500K (or 30% of appraised value)

The Land Capital Grant Program – Round 4

The Land Capital Grant Program (LCG) is designed to bridge funding gaps and accelerate the protection of valuable conservation lands. CLCC will prioritize projects that:

  • Have a closing time frame of 12 months or less.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation.
  • Align with statewide land conservation goals.
  • Have leveraged and/or exhausted other public and private funding sources.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

Funding

: May 1 – Jul 1, 2025

$50K - $500K (or 30% of appraised value)

The Land Capital Grant Program – Round 3

The Land Capital Grant Program (LCG) is designed to bridge funding gaps and accelerate the protection of valuable conservation lands. CLCC will prioritize projects that:

  • Have a closing time frame of 12 months or less.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation.
  • Align with statewide land conservation goals.
  • Have leveraged and/or exhausted other public and private funding sources.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

Funding

: Mar 1 – May 1, 2025

$50K - $500K (or 30% of appraised value)

The Land Capital Grant Program – Round 2

The Land Capital Grant Program (LCG) is designed to bridge funding gaps and accelerate the protection of valuable conservation lands. CLCC will prioritize projects that:

  • Have a closing time frame of 12 months or less.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation.
  • Align with statewide land conservation goals.
  • Have leveraged and/or exhausted other public and private funding sources.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

Funding

: Jan 1 – Mar 1, 2025

$50K - $500K (or 30% of appraised value)

The Land Capital Grant Program – Round 1

The Land Capital Grant Program (LCG) is designed to bridge funding gaps and accelerate the protection of valuable conservation lands. CLCC will prioritize projects that:

  • Have a closing time frame of 12 months or less.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to conservation.
  • Align with statewide land conservation goals.
  • Have leveraged and/or exhausted other public and private funding sources.

Connecticut State
Habitat
Land Use
Water Quality
Recreation & Access

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