Search for available funding opportunities via the filterable dashboard below. You can click the  button in the bottom left of the dashboard to enlarge the screen. For more information regarding DEEP's various funding opportunities, be sure to visit the main Grants and Financial Assistance page.

Learn more about the grant contracting process by exploring the different steps below:

For more information regarding DEEP grants or the grant contracting process, please email Niles.Dookie@ct.gov. 

Upcoming Webinars & Events

• EJ Convening [Oct. 22, 2025 @ 8 AM - 4 PM] - hosted by the CT Roundtable on Climate & Jobs, this in-person convening will take place at Wesleyan University. The focus will be on developing an infrastructure of resilience that meets the needs of frontline communities, building connections between funders and community-based organizations, and more! Click here to learn more and register.
• The Power of Place: Placemaking Strategies for Downtowns & Main Streets [Oct. 8, 2025 @ 8AM - 1PM] - Hosted by CT Main Street Center, this in-person event will discuss how placemaking can reflect a community's unique geography, cultural identity, and history. Click here to learn more and register.

Previous Webinars & Events

• DEEP & Downtown Pt 2: Programs for Main Street Sustainability & Open Spaces [ Aug. 7, 2025 @ 11 AM] - hosted by CT Main Street Center, please join us to learn about updates for DEEP grant programs & opportunities focused on improving downtown spaces. Click here to view the recording.
• DEEP & Downtown: An Update on DEEP's Municipal Services and Grant Programs [ Dec. 19, 2024 @ 11 AM] - hosted by CT Main Street Center, please join us to learn more about how DEEP programs can help with projects on your Main Street and downtown. Click here to view the recording.
• Stronger Together! Leveraging Federal and State Funding for Community Resilience [Aug. 23, 2024 @ 9 AM] - hosted by a group of DEEP staff, local foundations, and other funding organizations, attendees were given information regarding upcoming grant opportunities, how to leverage available funding, and the importance of community collaborations.

Find instructional videos on how to navigate DEEP tools and resources.

General DEEP Resources

DEEP Funding Opportunities Dashboard

Grants works best when combined with more than one funding source. Be sure to review the below funders, grant opportunities, and additional financial assistance programs to maximize your project funding potential!

• National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
• Grants.gov
• The Land and Water Conservation Fund
• Long Island Sound Study
• CT Roundtable on Climate & Jobs EJ Grant Opportunities
• Rockfall Foundation Environmental Grants
• UCONN TAB Brownfield Funding Opportunity

New to writing grants to DEEP? New to grant writing in general? Here are some helpful resources to check out and get you on the right track!

• Connecticut Council for Philanthropy - a network of funding organizations throughout Connecticut and the greater New England area. They are committed to helping members connect and collaborate through learning programs, professional development opportunities, and peer and issue-focused networks.
• Connecticut Nonprofit Mapping Tool - an interactive tool designed to strengthen collaboration and strategic partnerships between CT-based nonprofits and their respective communities.
• CT Roundtable's Thriving Communities - part of the EPA's Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program, CT Roundtable acts as an anchor organization for CT-based nonprofit organizations.
• Grants.gov Learning Center - a one-stop shop for federal funding resources and guidance. It includes a comprehensive guide to federal grant policies, grant-related terminology, reporting and monitoring requirements, and other related resources.
• Environmental Grantmakers Association Grant Seekers - The EGA Grant Seekers page provides a list of additional grant resources such as news, databases, and technical support.
• UCONN TAB - UCONN TAB is a technical assistance program specifically for brownfields. You can receive support from the UCONN TAB team for environmental pollution and remediation, urban planning, public health, and social work.
• USDA's Guide to Funding Resources - provides an overview of federal and private funding, including links to other grant resources and databases.