5 Fairfield Programs Approved For 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credits

FAIRFIELD, CT — Five Fairfield programs have been approved by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services for inclusion in the 2026 Neighborhood Assistance Act program, First Selectperson Christine Vitale announced.

The Neighborhood Assistance Act provides state tax credits to businesses that make cash contributions to approved community programs run by municipal agencies or nonprofit organizations.

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The Fairfield programs approved for 2026 are:

• Fairfield Theatre Company — General Programming Support
• Fairfield Theatre Company — Lighting Upgrades for Performing Arts Venues
• Wakeman Boys & Girls Club — Clubhouse Lighting & HVAC Improvement Project
• Children in Placement — Guardian ad Litem
• CT Housing Partners — Veteran Housing Support

Businesses that contribute to qualified programs may receive a state corporate income tax credit equal to 60 percent to 100 percent of the contribution. The minimum contribution eligible for a tax credit is $250, and a nonprofit or municipal entity can receive up to $150,000 through the program.

Eligible programs include those involving energy conservation, employment and training, child care services, neighborhood assistance, substance abuse, open space acquisition, crime prevention and affordable housing development.

"This is a real 'win-win' situation for both the non-profit groups and the businesses involved," Vitale said. "Through this program, community organizations are able to raise much needed funds to help support a number of very worthwhile initiatives that benefit local residents, while businesses that make a charitable gift toward these programs are able to reduce their corporate tax liability."

Businesses can begin submitting pledges to the Department of Revenue Services on Sept. 15 to support approved programs and qualify for a tax credit.

The business sponsor application, Form NAA-02, will be available on the state Department of Revenue Services' Neighborhood Assistance Act Program website beginning Sept. 15. Pledges must be submitted electronically by Oct. 1 to be considered.

Businesses interested in contributing can contact the sponsoring organization or Fairfield's Department of Community & Economic Development at 203-256-3120 for more information.