Funding search · water quality and access · Connecticut
Who funds water quality and access work in Connecticut
15 funders have a record of paying for water quality and access work by Connecticut recipients: 53 grants totaling $2.4M, most recently in 2025 — mostly private foundations, plus grantmaking charities. The largest by matched giving are National Fish and Wildlife Foundation ($494,757), The Community Foundation for Greater New ($110,500) and The William Penn Foundation ($475,000).
From IRS Form 990-PF and 990 Schedule I filings, 2019–2025. Grants already paid to Connecticut recipients — evidence of what these funders back, not open calls.
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DCCharity · may take applications
10 matching grants · $494,757 · through 2023Largest: $167,005 to SAVE THE SOUND INC — a watershed plan for the hutchinson river
The Community Foundation for Greater NewNew Haven, CTCharity · may take applications
6 matching grants · $110,500 · through 2024Largest: $34,000 to QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY — to support the study of pollutants and other water quality parameters along the quinnipiac river from meriden (hanover pond) through north haven.
Largest: $125,000 to YALE UNIVERSITY - SCHOOL OF FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES — 2023 e360 stories about watershed protection
Largest: $500,000 to CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT EDUCATION INC — increasing collaboration and catalyzing investment for the connecticut river watershed
The Connecticut Community FoundationWaterbury, CTCharity · may take applications
4 matching grants · $106,528 · through 2024Largest: $36,254 to POMPERAUG RIVER WATERSHED COALITION INC — 2024 give local campaign
Largest: $10,000 to NIANTIC RIVER WATERSHED COMMITTEE INC — getting to know our watershed: resources for an informed and active community
Largest: $5,000 to Winchester Land Trust — cannavo spring watershed protection
Largest: $3,000 to FARMINGTON RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION INC — general & unrestricted
Largest: $20,019 to NORWALK RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION — restoration of pollinator pathways
Largest: $10,000 to Save the Sound — the combined sewer overflow group is a collaboration of save the sound, riverkeeper and nrdc working to improve new york city river and harbor water quality.
Largest: $20,000 to Connecticut Fund for the Environment — support water quality project
Barbourtown FoundationWest Hartford, CT
3 matching grants · $3,500 · through 2024Largest: $1,500 to FARMINGTON RIVER WATERSHED ASSOCIATION INC — current use for general charitable purposes
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