Food & Agriculture Grant Funders in Connecticut
297 foundations with a documented food & agriculture focus have made grants to Connecticut nonprofits in recent years, together directing $173.9M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 297 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active food & agriculture funders in Connecticut
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Connecticut giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jhpiego Corporation | Maryland | $27.4M | 4 | 2020 |
| 2 | Southwestern Ct Agency On Aging Inc | Connecticut | $19.9M | 129 | 2025 |
| 3 | Eastern Connecticut Area Agency On | Connecticut | $16.6M | 17 | 2025 |
| 4 | Agency On Aging of South Central | Connecticut | $13.3M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Western Connecticut Area Agency On | Connecticut | $12.4M | 21 | 2024 |
| 6 | North Central Area Agency On Aging Inc | Connecticut | $11.2M | 38 | 2022 |
| 7 | Feeding America | Illinois | $9.3M | 14 | 2024 |
| 8 | Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Washington | $7.2M | 8 | 2024 |
| 9 | Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $2.8M | 29 | 2024 |
| 10 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $2.6M | 4 | 2023 |
| 11 | Norwalk Community College Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $2.5M | 3 | 2024 |
| 12 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $2.3M | 12 | 2024 |
| 13 | Connecticut Foodshare Inc | Connecticut | $2.1M | 90 | 2024 |
| 14 | Ahold Delhaize USA Family Foundation Inc | Pennsylvania | $2.1M | 24 | 2024 |
| 15 | Wings for Things Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $1.7M | 8 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest food & agriculture funders in Connecticut — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 297 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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