The MetroWest Health Foundation Grant Program offers funding to support initiatives that improve the health status of individuals and families within 25 designated communities in Massachusetts. This grant opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and government entities recognized as instrumentalities of state or local government. The foundation aims to foster informed and innovative leadership in addressing community health challenges.
Applicants can request up to $30,000 for projects lasting one year. The foundation prioritizes programs that focus on girls’ mental health, promoting environments where girls can better manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Another key area is improving health equity by addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes, access to care, vaccine distribution, and chronic disease prevention.
Additionally, the foundation supports efforts to enhance housing stability by reducing insecurity among older adults, families with children, and newly arrived immigrants through increased support services. Innovative actions that respond to community health priorities identified in the 2023 Community Health Assessment are also eligible for funding.
Eligible applicants must serve one or more of the following communities: Ashland, Bellingham, Dover, Framingham, Franklin, Holliston, Hopedale, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Medfield, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millis, Natick, Needham, Norfolk, Northborough, Sherborn, Southborough, Sudbury, Wayland, Wellesley and Westborough. Projects should demonstrate a clear connection to improving health outcomes within these areas.
This grant provides an opportunity for organizations dedicated to advancing public health through targeted programs aligned with the foundation’s priority areas. Interested applicants should prepare proposals that clearly outline their project goals and expected impact on community health.
Applications must be submitted by October 18th of 2024. For additional details on eligibility criteria and application procedures visit the MetroWest Health Foundation website at mwhealth.org/funding/apply-for-a-grant.
