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View complete bundle 3 cities and 45 grant pagesLast Reviewed: July 2026 | Updated Monthly
Connecticut Business Grants by City and Industry
Explore local grant pages for Connecticut businesses, including funding paths for technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and more.
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Featured Funding Opportunities
Active public subsidies and capital programs available for businesses operating in Connecticut:
JobsCT Tax Rebate
Tax Rebate (25% of Withholding Tax)Provided by: DECD | Type: Tax Credit
A simpler, earn-as-you-grow rebate. If you create 25 new jobs paying decent wages (varies by city, but typically ~$85k), you get a rebate equal to 25% of the state income tax those employees pay. In Opportunity Zones, it bumps to 50%.
Official PortalManufacturing Innovation Fund (MIF) Voucher
Grant up to $49,000 (Matched 1:1)Provided by: CCAT / DECD | Type: Grant
The MVP (Manufacturing Voucher Program) provides matching grants for buying new equipment (3D printers, CNCs, robotic arms). You put in $50k, the state puts in $49k.
Official PortalConnecticut Innovations (CI) Equity
$500k - $2M Equity InvestmentProvided by: Connecticut Innovations | Type: Hybrid
CI is the state's VC arm. They lead or follow in seed/Series A rounds. They are critical for the bioscience ecosystem in New Haven.
Official PortalBrowse Connecticut grant pages by city
Start with major local markets such as Groton / New London, Hartford, New Haven, then choose the industry page that matches your business.
Popular Connecticut industry grant pages
Technology Startups in HartfordAgriculture and Farming in HartfordManufacturing in HartfordHealthcare and Medical in HartfordClean Tech and Energy in HartfordWomen-Owned Businesses in HartfordRestaurants and Hospitality in HartfordRetail and Main Street in HartfordNon-profits and Social Enterprises in HartfordVeteran-Owned Businesses in HartfordMinority and BIPOC Founders in HartfordArts and Entertainment in Hartford