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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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Aegon Transamerica Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Aegon Transamerica Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific communities to support initiatives that enhance social and financial empowerment, improving the well-being of residents through access to resources and capacity building.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
CPHD Youth Wellness Project Grant
$2,000
Cambridge Public Health Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to Cambridge-based organizations to develop and implement youth wellness initiatives that promote mental health for young people aged 12-18.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Easton Legacy Fund
$3,500
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Easton, Massachusetts, with a focus on arts, culture, recreation, and local history initiatives.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Cambridge Arts Organizational Investment Grant Program
$9,000
Cambridge Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cambridge that deliver public cultural programming in the arts, humanities, and sciences, helping to enrich the community's cultural landscape.

Arts
Nonprofits
The Falmouth Fund Grants 2025
$10,000
The Cape Cod Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in Falmouth, Massachusetts, for innovative projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as health, education, arts, and the environment.

Community Development
Nonprofits
MetroWest Health Foundation Grant Program
$80,000
MetroWest Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in selected Massachusetts communities to improve health outcomes, address mental health issues for girls, reduce health disparities, enhance housing stability, and implement innovative health solutions.

Health
Nonprofits
Nightlife Industry and Thriving Entertainment Spaces Grant
$5,000
Massachusetts Economic Opportunity and Development Division
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to Cambridge-based businesses and nonprofit organizations to host free outdoor nighttime events that promote the city's nightlife and entertainment sector.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Green School Works Implementation Grants
$5,000,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to public K–12 schools in Massachusetts, particularly those with high low-income student populations, to implement clean energy upgrades that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.

Community Development
City or township governments
IOLTA Grants Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Bar Foundation
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports civil legal services for low-income individuals in Massachusetts, prioritizing direct legal representation and initiatives that enhance the administration of justice.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Imagined in Cambridge-Social Innovation Award
$5,000
Cambridge Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to emerging social innovators in Cambridge who are developing creative projects to address pressing community challenges and improve the quality of life for residents.

Community Development
Individuals
Comcast RISE Program
Contact for amount
Comcast RISE
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2025

This program provides financial support and resources to small businesses in select U.S. cities that are committed to strengthening their communities and fostering economic growth.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
APCC Community Clean Air Grant
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Air Pollution Control Commission
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Boston that are working on projects to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions, particularly in communities most affected by environmental issues.

Environment
City or township governments
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
New England States Touring Grant Program
$5,000
New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New England to support public performances and community engagement activities featuring regional artists.

Arts
Nonprofits
Metrowest Women’s Fund Grants​
$20,000
Metrowest Women’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Metrowest Massachusetts that provide programs aimed at improving the lives of low-income women and girls, focusing on education, safety from violence, and support for the next generation.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Racial Equity and Social Justice Grant
$30,000
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Western Massachusetts that are led by or serve communities affected by racial and economic injustice, helping them to build capacity and drive systemic change through grassroots efforts and advocacy.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Perinatal Health Initiative Grant
$60,000
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA ) STOP Formula Grant Program
$3,425,827
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (Office of Grants and Research)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to existing organizations in Massachusetts that are working to improve services and responses for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and related crimes.

Women & Girl Services
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