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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Town of Barnstable Opioid Abatement Funds
$50,000
Town of Barnstable
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding provides financial support to local organizations and agencies in Barnstable for initiatives focused on preventing and addressing the opioid crisis through various services like treatment and recovery.

Health
Nonprofits
Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation Grant
$15,000
Sarah G. McCarthy Memorial Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that serve the residents of Peabody, Massachusetts, focusing on areas such as education, health, and community services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
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
Project Support
$25,000
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community programs in Worcester County for projects that enhance arts, basic needs, economic opportunities, health, and youth development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Local Cultural Council Program
$305,600
Massachusetts Cultural Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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

Not specified

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

Not specified

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
EOED Rural Development Fund Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small towns and public entities in rural Massachusetts for infrastructure improvements and community planning projects.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Helen E. Ellis Charitable Grant Program
Contact for amount
Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for arts, music, crafts, conservation, wildlife, and historical preservation programs that enrich the cultural experiences of residents in Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford, MA, with a focus on projects benefiting the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Innovative Food Production Grant
$180,000
GrowBoston - City of Bostonโ€™s Office of Urban Agriculture
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to nonprofit and community organizations in Boston for innovative urban agriculture projects that utilize non-traditional farming techniques and promote climate resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Coastal Resilience Grant Program
$2,000,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports coastal municipalities, tribal governments, and eligible nonprofits in Massachusetts to implement projects that enhance resilience against climate change impacts like flooding and erosion along the coastline.

Environment
State governments
Educational Opportunities Grant Program
$15,000
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation (MSCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that provide innovative educational programs aimed at empowering underserved communities through job training, adult education, and youth enrichment initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
The Ogden Codman Trust Grant
Contact for amount
The Ogden Codman Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Lincoln, Massachusetts, for projects that improve community services, cultural activities, and educational assistance for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant
$10,000
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides funding to businesses, municipalities, schools, and regional entities in Massachusetts for innovative projects that promote the reuse and repair of materials to reduce waste.

Environment
City or township governments
Safety Net Grants
$75,000
The Boston Foundation (TBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston that serve marginalized communities and address critical needs such as health, safety, and basic necessities for individuals and families in crisis.

Community Development
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 Harwich Fund Grant Program 2025
$2,500
The Cape Cod Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to community-based organizations in Harwich, Massachusetts, focusing on projects that address health, human services, education, arts, culture, and environmental needs for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits