The Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority (CHEFA) aims to provide access to tax-exempt financing and other financial forms of assistance to educational institutions, healthcare providers, childcare providers, and other eligible not-for-profit entities. Through fiscally responsible management by its Officers and Board of Directors, without utilizing State of Connecticut funds, CHEFA supports the growth and development of Connecticut's nonprofit sector.
The CHEFA Nonprofit Grant Program is specifically designed for nonprofit organizations in Connecticut that are not CHEFA clients, aiming to provide competitive grant opportunities. The grant focuses on funding capital projects/purchases and programs that align with CHEFA’s areas of interest, which include childcare (including before and after-school programming), cultural initiatives (including museums and theaters), education (including workforce/vocational training and youth summer jobs), and healthcare (including wellness and senior living). The grant program emphasizes the importance of these projects and programs in contributing positively to the communities they serve.