Massachusetts grants for Nonprofits

The Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program is a collaboration between the Smithsonian and Mass Humanities, bringing the "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" exhibit to rural communities in Massachusetts. This program aims to enhance local engagement by incorporating community-specific programming alongside the national exhibition. Each selected site will host the exhibit for six weeks from April 19, 2025, to February 1, 2026, and will develop six related programs. The initiative underscores the evolution of American democracy, with a particular focus on issues of representation, civic participation, and the responsibilities of citizenship.Key Dates: LOI opens March 11, 2024; LOI due May 10, 2024; Award Notification July 1, 2024; Voices and Votes Tour April 19, 2025, to February 1, 2026

The Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund, established at the Rhode Island Foundation, is dedicated to supporting charitable Jewish community organizations that serve the greater Providence area. This fund aligns with the foundation's broader mission to enhance community well-being by specifically addressing the needs and fostering the culture of the Jewish community within the region. The grant program's overview emphasizes a commitment to strengthening Jewish life while also promoting connections and understanding with the wider Rhode Island population. The target beneficiaries for this grant are primarily Jewish community organizations located in and serving the greater Providence area, with an overarching goal to impact both the Jewish community and all Rhode Islanders. Impact goals include fostering connections between the Jewish community and other Rhode Islanders, deepening understanding of Jewish life and culture, providing essential human needs, and supporting the organizational development of Jewish institutions. Projects must be non-sectarian and reach beyond an institution's core constituency, highlighting a focus on broad community benefit. The program prioritizes projects that develop connections between the Jewish community and all Rhode Islanders through community service, those that deepen understanding of Jewish life and culture through scholarship and historic preservation, initiatives that provide basic human needs (food, clothing, housing, prescription assistance), and efforts supporting organizational development such as strategic planning, board development, and program evaluation. Capacity building requests require a scope of work. Capital requests are explicitly not considered, focusing resources on programmatic and organizational development. Expected outcomes include clearly stated goals, objectives, and measurable results from funded proposals. The foundation anticipates that successful organizations will demonstrate the capacity to implement their proposals effectively and outline clear sustainability plans. Ultimately, the grants aim to result in stronger Jewish institutions, increased community understanding, improved provision of basic human needs, and more vibrant connections between the Jewish community and the broader Rhode Island population. The foundation's strategic priorities for this fund revolve around fostering community connections, preserving cultural heritage, addressing fundamental human needs, and enhancing the operational capabilities of Jewish organizations. Its theory of change appears to be that by investing in these key areas, it can strengthen the Jewish community in Providence, facilitate greater integration and understanding with the wider population, and ensure the long-term vitality and impact of Jewish institutions in the region. The emphasis on non-sectarian projects that reach beyond a core constituency further underscores a commitment to inclusive community building.

The FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program is a $5 million fund aimed at helping fire departments across the Commonwealth purchase essential safety equipment that meets NFPA and OSHA standards, with applications open from September 19 to October 17, 2024.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit programs that help young people in economically challenged neighborhoods of Greater Boston prepare for successful careers, particularly those facing barriers such as homelessness, disabilities, or low income.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and municipal performing arts centers in Massachusetts to help cover costs associated with hosting touring artists and performances, ensuring they remain competitive in a market influenced by casinos.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, to develop innovative projects that enhance community engagement in the arts, particularly for underserved populations.

The Child Health Research Awards Program by the Charles H. Hood Foundation aims to advance child health by providing grant support to newly independent faculty within New England-based pediatric researchers. The program offers two-year grants of $200,000 ($100,000 per year inclusive of 10% indirects) to researchers who are within five (PhD scientists) or seven (physician-scientists) years of employment following completion of training. The grants support hypothesis-driven clinical, basic science, public health, health services research, and epidemiology projects focused on child health. Application deadlines occur in the spring and fall of each year, with funding beginning every January 1st and July 1st. For complete eligibility requirements and application guidelines, visit CharlesHoodFoundation.org.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide housing stability and services for youth experiencing homelessness in economically challenged areas of Greater Boston.

The Educational Opportunities Program, offered by Middlesex Savings Bank, is designed to empower organizations to deliver distinctive and impactful educational experiences to both youths and adults. This grant aligns with the foundation's mission to support community development through initiatives that foster learning and skill-building. By focusing on a broad range of educational opportunities, the program seeks to address critical needs within the communities served by Middlesex Savings Bank, promoting personal and professional growth for individuals of all ages. The primary beneficiaries of this program are youths and adults residing in the designated geographic areas. Impact goals include enhancing job readiness, improving adult literacy, promoting financial education, and enriching youth development. Specifically, the program targets individuals who can benefit from job training, English as a Second Language courses, credit education, home-buying seminars, and various youth enrichment activities. The expected outcomes are increased employment opportunities, improved financial literacy, enhanced educational attainment, and overall community betterment. The program prioritizes initiatives that provide tangible skills and knowledge. Key focus areas include job training and readiness programs, adult education, English as a Second Language instruction, credit education, home-buying seminars, and youth enrichment programs. The foundation's strategic priority is to invest in educational programs that offer practical, measurable results and contribute directly to the economic and social well-being of the community. This aligns with a theory of change where targeted educational interventions lead to improved individual capabilities and, consequently, stronger communities. While the overall grant size ranges from $10,000 to $100,000, individual grant requests are considered up to $20,000. This indicates a focus on supporting a wider array of smaller, impactful projects rather than a few large-scale initiatives. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more communities within Middlesex Savings Bank's service area. The program specifically excludes funding for political or sectarian activities, as well as organizations utilizing a fiscal agent, ensuring that funds are directed towards direct educational services within the foundation's established guidelines.

The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) Gives Back Grant Program, now in its second round for 2024, is an initiative by the Boston Athletic Association to support nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts. Launched in 2023, the program has already benefited 32 organizations, distributing $400,000 to date. This grant program is a direct reflection of the B.A.A.'s core mission, which is to promote a healthy lifestyle through sports, particularly running, with the overarching goal of building healthy communities. The program aligns with the B.A.A.'s strategic priorities by investing in local nonprofits that share this commitment to community well-being through athletic engagement. The primary beneficiaries of this grant program are nonprofit organizations that are registered 501(c)(3)s or public agencies, are non-political, and are located in and serve residents of Massachusetts. These organizations must demonstrate a program that directly advances the B.A.A.'s mission of fostering healthy lifestyles through sports, especially running. The impact goal is to strengthen communities statewide by supporting initiatives that encourage physical activity and promote overall health. The program's priorities and focuses are centered on supporting organizations that use sports, particularly running, as a vehicle for community health and development. The grants range from $5,000 to $15,000 in this funding round, indicating a focus on providing accessible funding to a broad range of qualifying organizations. The B.A.A. emphasizes that organizations are eligible to receive funding once per calendar year, suggesting a commitment to sustained support for its partners. The expected outcomes of the B.A.A. Gives Back Grant Program include an increase in community engagement in healthy lifestyle activities, improved access to sports and running programs for Massachusetts residents, and the empowerment of local nonprofits to expand their reach and impact. While specific measurable results are not detailed in this description, the historical data of 32 organizations benefiting and $400,000 awarded statewide since inception serve as initial indicators of the program's reach and the B.A.A.'s theory of change—that by investing in local sports and running initiatives, they can foster healthier, more vibrant communities across the state.

The Albert W. Rice Charitable Foundation is inviting applications for its grant program, which aims to support and promote high-quality educational, human services, and health care programming for underserved populations. This initiative is deeply aligned with the foundation's mission to address critical community needs, particularly within the city of Worcester and its surrounding towns in Massachusetts. The foundation's long-standing commitment to these areas reflects a strategic priority to foster community well-being and equitable access to essential services. The grant program primarily targets nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Worcester and nearby communities in Massachusetts. The beneficiaries are diverse, encompassing individuals and families requiring support in education, health, and human services. The overarching impact goal is to strengthen the social fabric of these communities by empowering organizations that provide direct services to those most in need, thereby contributing to a healthier, more educated, and more supported population. The foundation's priorities and focus areas are clearly defined: education, health, and human services. Within these broad categories, the foundation seeks programs that demonstrate a commitment to underserved populations. While the specific outcomes are not explicitly detailed as measurable results in the provided information, the implicit expected outcomes involve improved access to quality services, enhanced educational opportunities, better health outcomes, and strengthened human service provisions for the target demographic. From a strategic perspective, the Albert W. Rice Charitable Foundation operates with a theory of change centered on supporting local nonprofit organizations as key agents of positive societal change. By providing financial grants, the foundation enables these organizations to expand their reach, enhance their programs, and ultimately create a tangible, beneficial impact on the lives of individuals in Worcester and its adjacent towns. Grant awards typically range from $15,000 to $25,000, though they can extend from $10,000 to $40,000, with durations of either one or two years, indicating a commitment to both short-term impact and sustained support for effective initiatives.

This grant provides funding to organizations and businesses in the Northeast to develop and expand dairy workforce training programs, enhancing opportunities for current and potential employees in the dairy industry.

Transformational Capital Grants Program for Massachusetts & South Carolina offers nonprofit organizations the opportunity to receive up to $5 million in funding to enhance their mission delivery through the development of physical spaces. The grants aim to support organizations in providing high-quality programs and services. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate project need and viability, strong board commitment and community support, progress toward regulatory benchmarks, at least 50% of project costs pledged or received, and a milestone within one year of the initial proposal submission. Priority will be given to organizations with strong leadership and proven impact in providing direct services and programs for unmet needs in underserved regions aligned with the Yawkey Foundation’s geographic priority areas.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Worcester County for projects that enhance arts, basic needs, economic opportunities, health, and youth development.

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC) Commonwealth Hydro Program aims to increase energy production and reduce environmental impacts from hydropower facilities eligible for the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (MA RPS). The program provides funding for various projects, including construction, new technology deployment, relicensing, and feasibility studies for eligible hydropower generation facilities. The overarching mission of MassCEC, as implied by this program, is to advance clean energy technologies and promote sustainable energy practices within Massachusetts by leveraging existing hydropower infrastructure and encouraging innovation in the sector. The program targets a range of beneficiaries, including commercial, industrial, institutional, non-profit, or public entities that demonstrate long-term site control over project locations and water rights. The impact goals are centered on increasing the efficiency and capacity of hydropower facilities while simultaneously reducing their environmental footprint. This includes improving fish and eel passage, mitigating fish passage injury and mortality, and enhancing downstream water quality by increasing dissolved oxygen levels. Key priorities and focuses for funding include upgrades to existing hydropower facilities (e.g., turbine replacement, automated controls, improved fish passage), projects undergoing FERC relicensing to increase efficiency and reduce environmental impacts, the development of new hydropower facilities eligible for FERC conduit exemptions, and the deployment of advanced hydropower technologies such as fish-friendly hydropower and in-stream hydrokinetic power. Feasibility studies for these types of projects are also supported. Expected outcomes include a significant increase in renewable energy generation from hydropower facilities within Massachusetts, improved ecological health of waterways adjacent to these facilities, and the widespread adoption of more environmentally sound hydropower technologies. Measurable results would include the amount of additional energy generated, the number of successful upgrades and new facility deployments, and quantifiable improvements in environmental indicators like fish passage rates and water quality. While a specific "theory of change" or "strategic priorities" for MassCEC beyond the program's objectives are not explicitly detailed, the program's design clearly aligns with a strategy of investing in both the modernization of existing renewable energy infrastructure and the development of innovative solutions to address environmental concerns associated with hydropower. This approach suggests a belief that targeted financial support can accelerate the transition to a cleaner energy grid while ensuring ecological sustainability. The grant offers between $100,000 to $500,000, with a maximum cap of $300,000 or 50% of actual costs, demonstrating MassCEC's commitment to substantial investment in impactful projects. Eligibility criteria ensure that funded projects contribute to the state's renewable energy goals, maintain FERC compliance, and have a useful life of at least twenty years.

The Agricultural Food Safety Improvement Program (AFSIP) is a reimbursement grant program aimed at supporting produce and aquaculture operations to enhance their food safety practices. The program's primary goal is to minimize microbial contamination and food-borne illnesses risks, thereby expanding market access for the operations. To be eligible, applicants must be produce or aquaculture operations as defined, own or lease the property for the project, be legally recognized within the Commonwealth, and have been managed as a commercial enterprise for at least three years prior to application. Applications are due by May 24, 2024, at 4:00 PM. The grant encompasses a comprehensive review process, including a Request for Response (RFR) outlining grant criteria, timelines, and expectations. Award decisions will be based on these criteria, and successful applicants will enter into a grant agreement with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), with reimbursements made upon project completion and submission of required documentation.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and community groups in Brookline that provide programs for youth, particularly those from underserved or low-income families, focusing on areas like education, mental health, and leadership development.

This grant provides funding for organizations in Massachusetts and New York that support young individuals facing intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders, with a focus on historically marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in New York and Massachusetts that enhance their capacity to serve young people with intellectual and learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and substance use disorders, particularly those from historically marginalized communities.