Workforce & Vocational Training Grant Funders in Connecticut
58 foundations with a documented workforce & vocational training focus have made grants to Connecticut nonprofits in recent years, together directing $35.5M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 58 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 workforce & vocational training funders in Connecticut
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Connecticut giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Upper Cumberland Local Workforce | Tennessee | $6.7M | 3 | 2025 |
| 2 | Metro North Regional Employment Board | Massachusetts | $6.6M | 3 | 2023 |
| 3 | The Workplace Inc | Connecticut | $5.7M | 42 | 2025 |
| 4 | Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc | New York | $2.5M | 3 | 2023 |
| 5 | The Ray School Corporation | Connecticut | $2.2M | 7 | 2025 |
| 6 | United Way of Greater New Haven Inc | Connecticut | $1.8M | 24 | 2025 |
| 7 | Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation Inc | Connecticut | $1.3M | 16 | 2024 |
| 8 | Elisabeth C Deluca Foundation Inc | Florida | $1.2M | 8 | 2024 |
| 9 | Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | Illinois | $707K | 2 | 2018 |
| 10 | Ghr Foundation | Minnesota | $625K | 3 | 2024 |
| 11 | The Near and Far Aid Association Inc | Connecticut | $624K | 51 | 2024 |
| 12 | Bernard a Egan Foundation Inc | Florida | $489K | 3 | 2020 |
| 13 | Hartford Foundation for Public Giving | Connecticut | $340K | 5 | 2019 |
| 14 | The Connecticut Project Inc | Connecticut | $327K | 2 | 2023 |
| 15 | The Frederick a Deluca Foundation Inc | Florida | $300K | 3 | 2020 |
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The funders above are the biggest workforce & vocational training funders in Connecticut — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 58 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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