Legal Aid Grant Funders in Connecticut
28 foundations with a documented legal aid focus have made grants to Connecticut nonprofits in recent years, together directing $95.3M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 28 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 legal aid funders in Connecticut
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Connecticut giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut Bar Foundation | Connecticut | $65.9M | 37 | 2020 |
| 2 | Legal Services Corporation | District of Columbia | $18.0M | 5 | 2024 |
| 3 | Connecticut Legal Services Inc | Connecticut | $6.7M | 15 | 2025 |
| 4 | John S and James L Knight Foundation | Florida | $1.2M | 7 | 2024 |
| 5 | Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation | Connecticut | $1.1M | 5 | 2024 |
| 6 | The Herbert & Nell Singer Foundation Inc | Delaware | $388K | 9 | 2024 |
| 7 | North Central Area Agency On Aging Inc | Connecticut | $291K | 4 | 2020 |
| 8 | Columbus House Inc | Connecticut | $266K | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | American Savings Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $240K | 4 | 2024 |
| 10 | Western Connecticut Area Agency On | Connecticut | $238K | 5 | 2024 |
| 11 | Vermont Law School | Vermont | $229K | 5 | 2022 |
| 12 | Impact 100 Fairfield County | Connecticut | $110K | 2 | 2019 |
| 13 | Connecticut Community Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $95K | 7 | 2024 |
| 14 | New Canaan Community Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $84K | 5 | 2024 |
| 15 | The Goodnow Fund | Connecticut | $75K | 3 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest legal aid funders in Connecticut — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 28 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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