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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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Essex County Community Response Fund
$30,000
Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Essex County, Massachusetts, addressing urgent community needs such as food insecurity and homelessness, as well as helping them pursue organizational improvements for long-term sustainability.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Advancing Community Driven Mental Health Grant Program 2025-2027
$100,000
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Jun 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in Massachusetts to implement a non-clinical mental health intervention that helps individuals facing everyday challenges, particularly those from underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
2025 Perinatal Health Initiative Grant
$60,000
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 8, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide perinatal health education and services to marginalized birthing individuals and families in Massachusetts, addressing disparities in maternal health outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
George B. Henderson Foundation Grants
$50,000
George B. Henderson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2025

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies to improve and preserve public outdoor spaces and art in Boston.

Arts
Nonprofits
2025-27 Youth & Young Adult Workforce Development Initiative
Contact for amount
Liberty Mutual Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit programs that help young people in economically challenged neighborhoods of Greater Boston prepare for successful careers, particularly those facing barriers such as homelessness, disabilities, or low income.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2025-2027 Housing Stability & Youth Experiencing Homelessness Initiative
Contact for amount
Liberty Mutual Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2025

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide housing stability and services for youth experiencing homelessness in economically challenged areas of Greater Boston.

Housing
Nonprofits
George W. Wells Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
George W. Wells Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Southbridge, Massachusetts, focused on improving education, health care, and human services for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
City of Boston Block Party Grant Program
$750
City of Boston
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to Boston residents and community groups to host neighborhood block parties that foster community engagement and connection during the summer.

Community Development
Individuals
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Catalyst Fund
$7,500
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2025

Date Added

May 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to Massachusetts-based community organizations that improve health access for low-income and marginalized populations by enhancing their capacity and infrastructure.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening School Leadership
$200,000
Barr Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Massachusetts public school systems with at least six schools to enhance principal leadership and drive instructional improvement through collaborative planning and pilot initiatives.

Education
Independent school districts
Ocean Innovation Network Program
$3,000,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This program provides funding to support the development of ocean technology testing facilities and to enhance the ecosystem for ocean innovation in Massachusetts, targeting nonprofits, universities, and research institutions with at least three years of operational experience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Women Working Wonders
$15,000
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Lowell and Merrimack Valley regions to empower women and girls through programs focused on transition assistance, leadership development, and environmental beautification.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
The Poderosas Fellowship 2025
$5,000
The Boston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development opportunities for Latina leaders in nonprofit and philanthropic roles in Massachusetts, aiming to empower underrepresented voices in the sector.

Education
Nonprofits
Massachusetts Food Ventures Program 2026
$250,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and individuals to improve access to healthy food and create economic opportunities in low- to moderate-income communities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Farmland Partnership Program 2026
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides financial and technical support to organizations in Massachusetts focused on protecting farmland, improving access to it, and enhancing farm viability, particularly for historically underserved farmers.

Agriculture
City or township governments
Urban Agriculture Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and experienced urban farmers to develop sustainable urban farming projects that improve food access and combat food insecurity in Massachusetts cities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Byrne JAG Local Law Enforcement Grant
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal police departments in Massachusetts to address critical public safety needs through various law enforcement initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports healthcare organizations in developing innovative projects that improve patient care, promote healthy lifestyles, and address the needs of underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Dee & King Webster Fund Grant
$40,000
Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations providing educational and personal development programs for high school youth in Lawrence, Methuen, and Andover, Massachusetts, particularly those facing economic challenges.

Education
Nonprofits
Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program
$250,000
Massachusetts Office on Disability
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns for improving accessibility in public facilities and services for individuals with disabilities.

Community Development
City or township governments