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Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants

Connecticut Innovations

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-07-05

About This Grant

Connecticut's strategic venture capital arm. Provides grants, loans, and investments to technology and innovation companies growing in Connecticut.

Grant Summary

Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants is a Connecticut Innovations grant providing $25K to $1M for small business, nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

innovationtechnologyventure development

Eligibility

small businessnonprofit

How to Apply

Funding Range

$25K$1M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants from Connecticut Innovations, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Connecticut Innovations before the deadline.
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Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants?

Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants is offered by Connecticut Innovations and is generally open to small business, nonprofit. It is available in CT. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants provide?

Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants provides between $25K and $1M per award from Connecticut Innovations. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants deadline?

Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Connecticut Innovations, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants?

To apply for Connecticut Innovations Venture Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Connecticut Innovations.

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