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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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RIZE Massachusetts Foundation Family Resilience Grant
$500,000
RIZE Massachusetts Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that provide family-centered services to communities affected by the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, recovery, and support for families impacted by addiction.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Boston Small Community Grants Trust Program
Contact for amount
City of Boston
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Boston for community-focused projects that enhance recreation, beautify public spaces, and offer educational experiences for children.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Immigration Legal Access Grant
$100,000
City of Boston Operating Budget / MOIA
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and legal service providers in Boston to help immigrants navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system through various legal assistance services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Town of Brookline Community Development Block Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Town of Brookline
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides funding to support projects that improve the lives of low- to moderate-income residents in Brookline through affordable housing, public services, and community development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Yawkey Foundation’s Strategic Investment Grants
$1,000,000
Yawkey Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to established nonprofit organizations in Eastern Massachusetts that are seeking to implement significant strategic changes to improve their mission delivery and ensure long-term sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
James Arnold Fund
$5,000
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Bedford and nearby areas that assist historically marginalized populations, including recent immigrants and families facing food insecurity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fund for Sandwich Grants
$2,500
The Fund for Sandwich of The Cape Cod Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that implement community-focused initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents in Sandwich, Massachusetts, particularly for at-risk populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 1 Year Targeted Nonprofit Capacity-Building Grant Program
$25,000
The Cape Cod Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations on Cape Cod to improve their operational capacity and support long-term growth through various initiatives like training, equipment, and staff expansion.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 Community Preservation Act Funding Opportunities
Contact for amount
Town of Wellfleet
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that acquire, create, and preserve open spaces, historic resources, recreational land, and community housing in Wellfleet.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening Boston’s Diverse Neighborhoods
$30,000
City of Boston Operating Budget / MOIA
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to community-based organizations in Boston that support immigrant populations by fostering resilience and collaboration through various community-centered programs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Loaves & Fishes Fund
$15,000
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts (CFWM)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports liberal, reformed Protestant churches in Hampshire and Franklin counties, Massachusetts, to implement innovative projects that address community needs through religious engagement and service.

Community Development
Nonprofits
At-Risk & Transitional Youth Programming Grant
$100,000
City of Boston (Office of Workforce Development)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Boston that provide employment programs for young adults aged 18 to 30 facing barriers to work, helping them gain essential skills and experience for sustainable employment.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
2026 Massachusetts Operating Grants
$55,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides multi-year, unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations and cultural affiliates in Massachusetts that promote cultural vitality and equity, particularly those historically underfunded.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Mass Cultural Council’s Creative Experiences Grant
$5,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for arts, humanities, and sciences projects in Massachusetts, supporting organizations that create accessible cultural experiences for the public, especially in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Housing for Everyone Grant Program
$200,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
IMPACT Awards
$30,000
Red Sox Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in New England that focus on research, awareness, advocacy, and services related to Type 1 Diabetes.

Health
Nonprofits
SouthCoast Community Foundation’s Polaroid Fund
$15,000
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in New Bedford, Massachusetts, that provide workforce development and literacy programs to help vulnerable residents overcome educational and employment barriers.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Engagement Grants
$5,000
Watertown Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Watertown, Massachusetts, to create inclusive programs that enhance community access, promote intercultural understanding, and strengthen connections among residents.

Community Development
City or township governments