Arts & Culture grants & funding

State Opportunity Zone Enhancements

State Opportunity Zone Enhancements Overview Connecticut is one of the only states in the country that has made it even more attractive to invest in its Opportu...

Our Partners

Our Partners Overview State Office of Policy and Management (ORG) ORG establishes responsible growth policies, and manages Connecticut’s Plan of Conservation an...

Opportunity Zone Resources

Opportunity Zone Resources Overview The State of Connecticut is committed to helping all stakeholders optimize the opportunities in Opportunity Zones. Here are...

Airport Development Zone

Airport Development Zone Overview This zone designation provides a tax abatement for businesses that meet the qualifying requirements in an airport development...

Lending Partners

Lending Partners Overview Whether your growing business needs an equity investment, capital purchase or working capital, Connecticut offers a multitude of finan...

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Community Connect Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Rural Business Developmental Grants for Fiscal Year 2026

The Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program - Nutrition Incentive Program

Special Research Grants Program for Aquaculture Research

Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program

Equipment Grant Program

New Beginning for Tribal Students Program

Crop Protection and Pest Management

Digital Media & Motion Picture Tax Credit

Digital Media & Motion Picture Tax Credit Overview With its diverse array of locations — from historic to modern settings, coast to country, small towns to urba...

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Overview The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant is designed to help Connecticut’s small business community thrive i...

Minority Business Funding

Minority Business Funding Overview Just one of the ways Connecticut encourages the growth of minority-owned businesses is by making it easier to access capital....

CT Communities Challenge Grant

CT Communities Challenge Grant Overview In 2021, DECD created the CT Communities Challenge, a competitive matching grant program that funds multiple projects in...

Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund

Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund Overview Supported by the Connecticut Department of Economic & Community Development, the Connecticut Small Business Boost...

Civic and Community Center Financing Fund (CCCFF)

Applicants in the 2026 Application Cycle will use Grant Schedule A. DED Announces 2026 Civic and Community Center Financing Fund Recipients Through the Civic an...

Amateur Sporting Tax Credit Program

This program provides local community organizations incentives to help those organizations secure location of amateur sporting events in their communities. Elig...

Amateur Sporting Contribution Tax Credit

This program helps provide funding to local organizations, such as convention and visitors bureaus, to help attract sporting events to this state. Donors can ma...

External Financing

Explore Idaho's external financing opportunities for small businesses. Find loans, grants and tax-free revenue bonds for your Idaho business. External Financing...

Tax Incentives

With a variety of tax incentives, property tax exemptions and workforce training grants, Idaho is the place to grow your business Tax Incentives Events America...

Neighborhood Stabilization Program

Overview After the severe nationwide housing crisis in 2008, the Congress created the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to stabilize communities that suf...

California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP) Supplemental Request for Applications (RFA) Program Year (PY) 2026-2027

Purpose: CWOP empowers community-based organizations (CBOs) to be trusted messengers for DIR and the Labor and Workforce Development Agency, delivering crucial...