Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Monthly and Quarterly Grants

The Martha's Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation offers a flexible grant program designed to support nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Martha’s Vineyard and the Town of Falmouth. The Foundation seeks to enhance the quality of life in these communities through strategic investments in seven key focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Climate and Environment, Health and Human Services, Culture, Art & Historic Heritage, and Community Services. The Foundation operates with a strong commitment to local engagement and community betterment. This grant program is structured to accommodate a wide range of funding requests and applicants through two primary review schedules—monthly and quarterly—based on both the size of the funding request and the applicant’s funding history with the Foundation. Monthly grant reviews are designated for new funding requests under $5,000 and for returning applicants seeking less than $10,000. These applications are reviewed on a monthly basis, with submission deadlines scheduled near the end of each month. A decision is generally issued within 30 days following the review. Quarterly reviews, on the other hand, are intended for new applicants requesting more than $5,000 and for returning applicants with requests exceeding $10,000. These applications are reviewed on a quarterly basis with specific deadlines provided for each calendar quarter. Similar to monthly applications, decisions are communicated within approximately 30 days after the review takes place. This tiered approach to application assessment allows the Foundation to maintain responsiveness to small-scale community needs while also supporting more substantial, high-impact projects. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations based on Martha’s Vineyard or in the Town of Falmouth. The Foundation’s geographic limitations are strict, as it is explicitly committed to funding projects that benefit these two communities. There is no indication that for-profit entities, individuals, or organizations outside this geographic area are eligible to apply. This underscores the Foundation’s goal of maintaining a localized focus in its philanthropic activities. All applications are reviewed according to the timeline outlined by the Foundation, and decisions are communicated promptly. Monthly application deadlines typically fall toward the end of the month, while quarterly applications must be submitted by mid-month deadlines. The next available monthly review deadline is July 31, 2025, with the corresponding quarterly deadline being September 10, 2025. There is no indication that the grant is offered on a rolling basis, but it is a recurring opportunity with regular application cycles. No contact information or application questions were provided in the source material. It is assumed that further details on application procedures and contact channels are made available directly through the Foundation or its website.