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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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Art for Social Justice Grants
$7,500
City of Cambridge Arts Council (Cambridge Arts)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $7,500 to individuals or organizations in Cambridge to create artistic projects that promote social justice and engage with underserved communities.

Arts
Individuals
Greater Lawrence Community Fund
$10,000
Essex County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Lawrence area of Massachusetts that focus on essential needs like food security, clothing, shelter, and adult education, particularly benefiting the city of Lawrence.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
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
William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund for Adams, Cheshire & Savoy Public Service Award
$1,000
William J. & Margery S. Barrett Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This award recognizes individuals in Adams, Cheshire, and Savoy, Massachusetts, for their outstanding contributions to community service, allowing the recipient to direct a $1,000 grant to a nonprofit of their choice.

Community Development
Individuals
Wildlife Rehabilitation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Avangrid Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to wildlife rehabilitation organizations in the U.S. to enhance care for injured animals, improve facilities, and promote community education about wildlife and energy.

Animal Welfare
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
En Ka Society Grants
$5,000
En Ka Society, Inc.
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations that provide projects benefiting students, youth, the elderly, and individuals with physical or mental challenges, focusing on community enrichment, health, and social services.

Education
Nonprofits
Santander's Cultivate Small Business program
Contact for amount
Santander Bank and Santander Consumer USA Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofits focused on community development initiatives in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods, particularly in the Northeast, Florida, and Texas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Better Together Grants
$5,000
South Berkshire County Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in South Berkshire County that promote mental health, community well-being, and inclusive programming for diverse and underserved populations.

Health
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
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
City of Medford Community Fund Grant
$25,000
City of Medford (Community Fund Committee)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 20, 2025

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Medford, Massachusetts, aiming to enhance community programs and projects that improve the quality of life in the area.

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
Community Transit Grant Program
$214,330
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Massachusetts to purchase accessible vehicles that improve transportation options for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Local Cultural Council Grants
$5,000
City of Cambridge Arts Council (Cambridge Arts)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals and organizations to create arts, humanities, and science projects that benefit the Cambridge community through cultural events and public engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Local Cultural Council Program
$305,600
Massachusetts Cultural Council
State

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2025

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

Arts
Individuals
Latino Equity Fund
$25,000
The Boston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations serving the Latinx community in Greater Boston, focusing on improving basic needs and economic mobility.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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