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Massachusetts Social Advocacy Grants

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Autism Community Impact Grant
$15,000
The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families, particularly in underserved communities in New England and Central Florida.

Health
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
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
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
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
Weaving Well-being Community Mental Health Grant
$15,000
City of Boston Operating Budget / MOIA
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Boston for community-based mental health and wellness programs specifically designed to support immigrant communities facing challenges such as isolation, trauma, and cultural barriers.

Health
Nonprofits
Art for Social Justice Grants in Massachusetts
$7,500
Cambridge Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports artists and organizations in Cambridge to create projects that promote social justice through various forms of artistic expression, fostering community engagement and awareness.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
MassCEC Renter and Property Owner Content for Clean Energy Lives Here
$500,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This grant provides funding for organizations to conduct research and create content that helps renters and property owners in Massachusetts adopt clean energy solutions for residential buildings with one to four units.

Energy
County governments
Equality Fund FY25
$25,000
The Boston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations and programs that serve the LGBTQ+ community in Greater Boston, focusing on intersectional approaches to address racial and ethnic disparities and urgent needs within this population.

Community Development
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
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
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
Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment & Infrastructure Grants
$800,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts to develop training programs and resources that will help increase the clean energy workforce by over 34,000 workers by 2030.

Infrastructure
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
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