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Massachusetts Humanities Grants

Explore 45 grant opportunities

Yawkey Foundationโ€™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
2024 NOM Multimedia Arts Grant
$10,000
Northampton Open Media
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 11, 2024

This grant provides financial support to multimedia artists in Northampton, MA, and nearby areas to help them create innovative projects that enhance their storytelling and artistic skills.

Arts
Nonprofits
Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Alfred E. Chase Charity Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts, particularly those serving underserved communities in Lynn and the North Shore, focusing on education, human services, and healthcare initiatives.

Education
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 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
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
Mass Cultural Councilโ€™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
Charles H. Farnsworth Trust : Capital Grant
$250,000
Charles H. Farnsworth Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the construction or renovation of affordable housing and services aimed at helping older adults live with dignity and independence, particularly in the Greater Boston area.

Humanities
Nonprofits
assist Older Adults in Massachusetts
$250,000
Charles H. Farnsworth Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts that develop affordable housing and services to help older adults live independently and with dignity.

Housing
Nonprofits
McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund Grants Grant Program
Contact for amount
McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts focused on education, food, health, and housing programs, particularly benefiting communities north of Boston.

Education
County governments
Katharine C. Pierce Trust Grant
$10,000
Katharine C. Pierce Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that assist women, particularly elderly women, facing financial difficulties by offering essential health and human services to improve their quality of life.

Humanities
County governments
Arrow Street Arts Fund
Contact for amount
Cambridge Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides subsidized access to a newly renovated arts venue in Harvard Square, supporting organizations and artists from diverse backgrounds to enhance the arts and culture scene in Cambridge.

Arts
Nonprofits
John W. Boynton Fund
$25,000
John W. Boynton Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and organizations in Massachusetts that benefit underserved populations, particularly older adults and residents of Athol, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

Health
Nonprofits
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
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
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Robert J. Mullen Charitable Trust Grant
$50,000
Robert J. Mullen Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that assist disabled children, elderly individuals, or promote animal care and protection.

Health
Nonprofits
Charles H. Hall Foundation Grant
$20,000
Charles H. Hall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Western Massachusetts that deliver educational, health, human services, or arts programs for underserved communities, with a focus on preventing cruelty to children and animals.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund
Contact for amount
McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This fund provides financial support for educational, food, health, housing, and shelter programs in communities north of Boston, with a focus on organizations in cities like Lynn, Salem, and Gloucester.

Education
Nonprofits