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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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Fields Pond Foundation Grant Program
$25,000
Fields Pond Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to community-based nature and land conservation organizations in New England and upper New York State to advance impactful conservation projects that benefit the environment and local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Malden Massachusetts CDBG Rehab funding
Contact for amount
Malden Massachusetts
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides funding to the City of Malden for home rehabilitation, social services, and community improvements that primarily benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
MWBE Construction Advancement Grant
$25,000
City of Worcester Executive Office of Economic Development
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to minority- and women-owned construction businesses in Worcester to help them increase their operational capacity and compete for local and state contracts.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Vermont Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 4, 2025

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$250,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 25, 2025

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $200,000 each to nonprofit organizations and local government entities that help low- to moderate-income homeowners overcome challenges related to maintaining their homes.

Housing
Nonprofits
Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation
Contact for amount
Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on improving community well-being through initiatives in affordable housing, financial literacy, food security, health and wellness, and veteran support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket People’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 3, 2025

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Catalyst Fund
$7,500
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Small Business STEP UP Grant Program
$2,500
City of Taunton
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Taunton with fewer than 10 employees, helping them improve their digital capabilities and customer engagement through upgraded technology and enhanced online presence.

Workforce Development
Small businesses
Boosting Business Blocks Grant
$7,000
City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This grant provides financial support to business associations and groups of businesses to improve their commercial districts and foster local economic growth through various enhancement projects.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
The Charles Hayden Foundation Grant
$12,000
The Charles Hayden Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and schools in New York City, Boston, and Newark, New Jersey, that focus on youth development and education, helping young people achieve academic and career success.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Eviction Sealing Grant Program
$75,000
Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 5, 2025

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit legal service organizations in Massachusetts to help tenants understand and navigate the new eviction sealing process, promoting housing access and economic mobility for marginalized communities.

Housing
Nonprofits
The Nord Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Nord Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and select public sector activities that benefit Lorain County, Ohio, focusing on projects in arts, education, health, and civic affairs that address social issues and promote community impact.

Arts
Nonprofits
BCF Safety Net Grant Program
$25,000
Brookline Community Foundation (BCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Brookline, Massachusetts, to enhance access to essential services and emergency assistance for individuals and families, particularly those from marginalized communities.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club Grants
Contact for amount
Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2026

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations that support women, children, and seniors by addressing critical issues such as mental health, hunger, education access, poverty, and domestic violence in the Wellesley area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Eastern Bank Foundation Impact Grants
$12,000,000
Eastern Bank Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island that empower low- to moderate-income individuals and families through education, affordable housing, and essential human services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Community Culvert Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 9, 2026

Date Added

Nov 12, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities and tribal governments in Massachusetts for the modernization and repair of small culverts to improve transportation, ecological health, and climate resilience.

Environment
City or township governments
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
State

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2026

Date Added

Oct 22, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Massachusetts municipalities, state agencies, and federally recognized Indian tribes for projects that enhance public outdoor recreation and conservation efforts, with a focus on climate resilience.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Next Steps for Boston Dance
$12,500
The Philanthropic Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 12, 2025

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides financial support and resources to choreographers and circus artists in Massachusetts to help them create original work and advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Monthly and Quarterly Grants
$10,000
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 25, 2026

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life for residents of Martha’s Vineyard and Falmouth through projects in education, health, culture, and community services.

Community Development
Nonprofits