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Massachusetts Recreation Grants

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Moonlight Mile Scholarship Fund
$1,200
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This scholarship provides financial assistance to women in Massachusetts and New York for travel or equipment related to their studies, athletic pursuits, professional training, or alternative healing, helping to cover up to 50% of the associated costs.

Infrastructure
Individuals
Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Grant
$1,000
Cambridge Public Health Department
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Cambridge-based organizations in implementing projects that promote healthy eating and physical activity for residents, students, and workers.

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
Charitable Organizations in Massachusetts
$10,000
Ezra M. Cutting Trust
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 26, 2024

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations that serve the residents of Marlborough, Massachusetts, focusing on economic growth, quality of life improvements, and youth initiatives.

Infrastructure
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
Childcare Grant
$100,000
Franklin Square House Foundation (FSHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit childcare organizations in Massachusetts for facility improvements and equipment, specifically targeting those that serve subsidized families.

Arts
County governments
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
Simple Gifts Fund
$800
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This fund provides financial assistance to young residents aged 13 to 19 in the Berkshire Taconic region for participating in summer arts enrichment programs, covering costs like tuition and supplies.

International Development
County governments
Northeast Forests and Rivers Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, governments, and educational institutions for projects that restore and sustain healthy rivers, forests, and grasslands to support diverse wildlife in the Northeast.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
NE-DBIC Dairy Farm Improvement & Modernization Grant
$100,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to dairy farmers and related organizations in the Northeast to improve farm operations, enhance milk quality, and address climate challenges.

Agriculture
Private institutions of higher education
Community Transit Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations in Massachusetts to improve transportation services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and low-income populations, ensuring they have better access to essential services.

Arts
County governments
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
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
Youth for Community Improvement Fund
$40,000
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Worcester County that engage youth in projects focused on arts and culture, health and wellbeing, basic needs, and economic opportunity.

Recreation
Private institutions of higher education
Youth Sports Leagues Grants
Contact for amount
Watertown Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local organizations in Watertown to help cover participation fees and equipment costs for youth sports, ensuring that all children have the chance to engage in athletic activities.

Education
City or township governments
George W. P. Magee Memorial Trust
Contact for amount
George W. P. Magee Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports Boy Scout Councils in Massachusetts for significant capital improvements to summer and training camps, focusing on projects that enhance usability, reduce maintenance costs, or address urgent needs.

Youth
Exclusive - see details
Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity Grant Program 2026
$425,000
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts municipalities for acquiring land to preserve open spaces and promote passive recreational activities.

Environment
City or township governments
Latino Equity Fund
$100,000
The Boston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to community nonprofits in Greater Boston that are focused on improving economic opportunities, addressing health disparities, and enhancing the overall well-being of the Latino community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
MassTrails Grant Program
$500,000
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides matching funds to communities, nonprofits, and public entities in Massachusetts for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and shared-use pathways, promoting connectivity and accessibility for all users.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments