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Massachusetts Private Grants

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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
The Ceres Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Ceres Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving education and employment opportunities for underserved youth in specific regions of California, Washington, DC, and Western Massachusetts.

Education
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
Bruce J. Anderson Foundation Grants
$12,000
Bruce J. Anderson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations in specific Massachusetts areas to support initiatives in mental health, suicide prevention, environmental protection, historic preservation, and the arts, with a focus on serving young and underserved populations, particularly LGBTQ+ individuals.

Health
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
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
2024 Fall Grow Grants
$4,000
The Grassroots Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots community groups in New England that focus on environmental initiatives and social justice, providing financial assistance for projects led by volunteers or small teams.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Couch Family Foundation Grant
$10,000
The Couch Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that improve the well-being of children and families in specific towns across New Hampshire, Vermont, and Marthaโ€™s Vineyard.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creative County Initiative Special Projects Grant
$5,000
Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative artistic projects that promote cultural engagement and community well-being in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Community Development
Individuals
Horace A. Moses Charitable Trust Fund
Contact for amount
Horace A. Moses Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Springfield, Massachusetts, that deliver quality educational, health, and human services programs to underserved populations.

Education
Nonprofits
Nantucket Fund Grants
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for Nantucket
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and religious groups providing essential services to residents of Nantucket, focusing on areas like mental health, housing, and transportation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
The Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation Grant
$25,000
Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance early childhood education, literacy, and economic mobility for residents of Hampden County, Massachusetts.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Workforce Partnership Grant Program
Contact for amount
Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Massachusetts to develop workforce initiatives that enhance job skills and economic mobility for residents in low-income communities and vulnerable youth.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
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
Neighborhood Activation Grant
$20,000
City of Boston
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for artists, cultural workers, and community groups to create free public arts and cultural events that enhance community wellbeing and vibrancy in Boston neighborhoods.

Arts
Individuals
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