Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Monthly and Quarterly Grants

The Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation offers a grant program designed to support nonprofit organizations located on Martha’s Vineyard and in the Town of Falmouth, Massachusetts. The Foundation operates with a strong commitment to enriching local communities through funding in several focus areas, including Education, Economic Development, Climate and Environment, Health and Human Services, Culture, Art & Historic Heritage, and Community Services. As a philanthropic arm of a community bank, the Foundation ensures that its support remains tightly focused on geographic and mission-based alignment, reinforcing its dedication to improving the social, environmental, and cultural fabric of the communities it serves. The Foundation accepts grant applications from nonprofit organizations whose work aligns with its stated funding priorities. Eligibility is limited to organizations based specifically on Martha’s Vineyard or in the Town of Falmouth, and applications from outside these geographic areas are not eligible. The application evaluation process considers whether the applicant is new to the Foundation and the size of the funding request. Depending on these criteria, applications are routed to either monthly or quarterly review cycles. Monthly reviews are reserved for new funding requests of less than $5,000 and repeat requests under $10,000. Organizations fitting these parameters may submit their applications according to a monthly deadline schedule that aligns with the Foundation's internal review calendar. These monthly deadlines typically occur near the end of each preceding month for the review month in question, and decisions are generally communicated within 30 days of the review. For new requests exceeding $5,000 and repeat requests above $10,000, applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis. Deadlines for quarterly submissions are generally spaced in mid-December, March, June, and September. The Foundation publishes these dates well in advance, allowing applicants to align their submission timelines accordingly. Like monthly reviews, decisions are expected within approximately 30 days of each quarterly review. The Foundation does not publish detailed application questions, matching fund requirements, or specific guidance on allowable expenses. Contact information for direct inquiries is not provided within the available source material, nor are any application forms or submission portals described. Additionally, there is no mention of award floors, ceilings, or total funding allocations. As such, applicants are encouraged to adhere closely to the stated review and deadline cycles and ensure alignment with the Foundation’s geographic and topical priorities. This grant opportunity is recurring and predictable, with a clearly defined schedule for monthly and quarterly application cycles extending at least through April 2026. No rolling submission option is available. Organizations interested in applying should prepare well ahead of their relevant deadline based on the type and size of their funding request, and should expect a decision within one month of review.