The McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund offers grant opportunities to organizations working in education, food, health, and housing or shelter programs. This funding supports initiatives that address community needs in these key areas. Applicants should focus on programs that align with the foundation’s priorities to improve quality of life and provide essential services.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations operating primarily in Massachusetts, with a preference for those serving communities north of Boston, east of Route 93 to the ocean, and south of the New Hampshire border. Specific communities emphasized include Lynn, Salem, Beverly, Peabody, Gloucester, Ipswich, Newburyport, and Salisbury. Organizations outside these areas may still apply but should demonstrate how their work benefits these regions.
The grant program accepts requests for general operating support as well as funding for specific programs or capital improvements that enable program delivery. The foundation may require matching funds and grants could be distributed over multiple years depending on the project scope. Emergency grants are rarely awarded but may be considered under exceptional circumstances.
Applicants should prepare proposals that clearly outline their program goals and how funding will be used to achieve measurable outcomes. Demonstrating community impact and alignment with the foundation’s focus areas will strengthen applications. The deadline for submissions is September 30, 2024.
This grant opportunity provides resources to help organizations sustain or expand services addressing critical social needs in targeted Massachusetts communities. By applying, you can seek support to enhance your capacity in education, nutrition access, health services, housing stability, or youth development programs.
For more detailed information about eligibility requirements and application procedures, visit the Bank of America philanthropic foundation website linked in the announcement. This resource offers guidance to help you prepare a competitive proposal aligned with the McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund’s mission.
