General Fund for all Sustainability Projects
The General Sustainability Fund supports projects that align with any action in the Sustainable CT roadmap of actions. These projects promote sustainable, healthy, and inclusive neighborhoods and towns.
Focus Area Details
- $15,000 maximum project budget.
- Sustainable CT will match crowdfunded dollars raised. For example, for a $15,000 project, $7,500 is raised through crowdfunding, matched by $7,500 from Sustainable CT.
- The spirit of the Community Match Fund is to support and amplify grassroots efforts that strive to transform their community, neighborhood, and town for the good of all. We have found that crowdfunding is the best way to ensure that projects are responding to their community and have community buy-in for their projects. We welcome donations at all levels, however any donation that exceeds 35% of your crowdfunding goal will only be matched by Sustainable CT up to the 35% threshold.
Example: If your crowdfunding goal is $7,500 and you receive a donation of $3,000 (40% of goal), Sustainable CT will only match up to $2,625 (35% of goal) of the $3,000 donation.
Project Examples
 | A Midsummer Night's Dream in Downtown Rockville |
 | Urban Micro Farming |
 | Essex 3 Villages Source to Sea Cleanup Day |
 | Portland Farm Forest Camp |
Other Project Ideas
Land and Natural Resource Protection
Projects that promote the protection, conservation, and sustainable use of lands, waterbodies, and other natural resources.
- Developing and maintain public trails or trail systems
- Tree planting in public and open spaces
- Rain gardens, bioswales, green infrastructure
- River/watershed cleanups, protection, or restoration
- Stormwater education
- Pollinator gardens
- Invasive species management and habitat restoration
- Sustainable landscaping/groundskeeping
- Preserving open space
Arts and Culture and Local Economies
Projects that promote local arts and creative culture, enhance community spaces, and/or support local business and tourism.
- Youth arts program
- Community arts festival promoting foot traffic to downtown small businesses
- Mural celebrating the town’s history or diversity
- Parklets that provide gathering spaces in main street areas
- Outdoor community arts and culture events
- Art installations, sculpture gardens, artists walks, etc.
- Buy local campaign
- Main Street beautification projects
- Repair cafe or tool library
Public Transportation
Projects that improve or create sustainable mobility options, including walking, biking, and public transit.
- Expansion or development of sidewalks, bike lanes, bike paths
- Bike safety classes
- Bike-accessibility programs
- Bus shelters and seating
- Walk-audits
Healthy & Sustainable Food Networks
Projects that provide food & health education, increase food security, and promote local food production.