Public Safety Grant Funders in Connecticut
20 foundations with a documented public safety focus have made grants to Connecticut nonprofits in recent years, together directing $3.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 20 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 public safety funders in Connecticut
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Connecticut giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | California | $1.8M | 15 | 2024 |
| 2 | Gary Sinise Foundation | California | $944K | 6 | 2024 |
| 3 | Sound Beach Volunteer Services | Connecticut | $338K | 4 | 2024 |
| 4 | Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | Connecticut | $76K | 4 | 2024 |
| 5 | The Weatherstone Family Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $60K | 4 | 2022 |
| 6 | The Streisand Foundation | California | $50K | 3 | 2024 |
| 7 | United Way of New York City | New York | $49K | 2 | 2024 |
| 8 | Newtown-sandy Hook Community Foundation | Connecticut | $38K | 2 | 2025 |
| 9 | The Orchard Farm Foundation | Florida | $34K | 4 | 2024 |
| 10 | Eversource Energy Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $24K | 16 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Lawrence Foundation | California | $10K | 2 | 2018 |
| 12 | Persbacker Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $9K | 3 | 2024 |
| 13 | The Malcolm Hewitt Wiener Foundation | New York | $4K | 4 | 2023 |
| 14 | Jean Widmark and Richard Widmark | Connecticut | $2K | 3 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest public safety funders in Connecticut — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 20 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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