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Massachusetts grants for City or township governments

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Activation Fund
$125,000
The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community organizations in implementing one-year projects that improve their capacity and effectiveness, focusing on initiatives that can be sustained without ongoing fundraising.

Health
City or township governments
Buzzards Bay Watershed Municipal Mini-Grant Program
$75,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides financial and technical support to municipalities in the Buzzards Bay watershed for projects that improve water quality, restore habitats, and protect natural resources.

Environment
City or township governments
Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants
$400,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help underrepresented communities in Massachusetts access training and career pathways in the clean energy sector, addressing systemic barriers and workforce gaps.

Energy
City or township governments
Health Promotion Mini-Grants
$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 Cambridge’s New Lease Rent Relief Grant
$25,000
City of Cambridge
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This grant provides financial assistance to new, small, for-profit businesses in Cambridge that have recently signed a commercial lease, helping them cover their initial rent costs to support local economic recovery.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Federal-State Market Improvement Grant Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides funding to state agricultural agencies and their partners to explore new market opportunities and improve marketing systems for U.S. food and agricultural products, benefiting multiple producers and agribusinesses.

Agriculture
State governments
Town of Brookline Community Development Block Grant 2026
Contact for amount
Town of Brookline
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This program provides funding to support projects that improve the lives of low- to moderate-income residents in Brookline through affordable housing, public services, and community development initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in low- to moderate-income neighborhoods for improving local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible play spaces for community youth.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
School Program Grants
$5,000
Watertown Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 22, 2024

This grant provides funding to support educational enrichment programs in Watertown Public Schools, encouraging collaborative projects that enhance classroom learning and after-school initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
James Arnold Fund
$5,000
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New Bedford and nearby areas that assist historically marginalized populations, including recent immigrants and families facing food insecurity.

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
Farmland Partnership Program 2026
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This grant provides financial and technical support to organizations in Massachusetts focused on protecting farmland, improving access to it, and enhancing farm viability, particularly for historically underserved farmers.

Agriculture
City or township governments
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
Mass Cultural Council’s Creative Experiences Grant
$5,000
Massachusetts Cultural Council (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
Community Transit Grant Program
$4,000,000
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.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Community Engagement Grants
$5,000
Watertown Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and public entities in Watertown to create inclusive community programs that enhance civic engagement and reduce barriers for residents facing economic, linguistic, cultural, or physical challenges.

Community Development
City or township governments
Cape Ann Community Foundation Grants
$3,000
Cape Ann Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Cape Ann region to support projects that promote community vitality, economic development, and education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Students and Young Adults Career Awareness and Training Grants
$600,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts that aim to enhance career awareness and training for students and young adults from underrepresented communities in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Byrne JAG Local Law Enforcement Grant
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal police departments in Massachusetts to address critical public safety needs through targeted law enforcement initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and businesses to improve food security and resilience in the local food supply chain, particularly for underserved communities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits