Resources for
signage
Funding
: Oct 10, 2026
up to $10K
CT Port Authority: Community Grant Program
The Community Grant Program invests in projects that create a clear public benefit for Connecticut’s ports, harbors, riverfronts, navigable waterways, and waterfront communities. Competitive projects pair a direct maritime connection with measurable results whether through public access, tourism, community activation, or planning for what comes next.
There are three funding categories: 1) Tourism Infrastructure, 2) Community Activation, and 3) Planning & Capacity Building.
Funding
: Oct 10, 2026
up to $10K
CT Port Authority: Community Grant Program
The Community Grant Program invests in projects that create a clear public benefit for Connecticut’s ports, harbors, riverfronts, navigable waterways, and waterfront communities. Competitive projects pair a direct maritime connection with measurable results whether through public access, tourism, community activation, or planning for what comes next.
Funding
: Sep 25 – Dec 18, 2025
< $1M
Connecticut Recreational Trails Program
This year, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s Recreational Trails Program will make up to $1 million available for trail projects. All projects utilizing CT Recreational Trails Grant funds must be accessible to the public. Grant amounts vary and will depend upon the availability of currently uncommitted state funds.
Connecticut Recreational Trails Program funds may be requested for uses including: 1) Planning, design and construction of new trails (motorized and non-motorized); 2) Maintenance and restoration of existing trails (motorized and non-motorized); 3) Access to trails by persons with disabilities; 4) Purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment; 5) Acquisition of land or easements for a trail, or for trail corridors; and 6) Operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection as related to recreational trails.
Funding
: Sep 25 – Dec 18, 2025
< $1M
Connecticut Recreational Trails Program
This year, Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)’s Recreational Trails Program will make up to $1 million available for trail projects. All projects utilizing CT Recreational Trails Grant funds must be accessible to the public. Grant amounts vary and will depend upon the availability of currently uncommitted state funds.