Massachusetts Community Development Grants

The Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) is offering a Community Grant Program, providing funding between $10,000 to $100,000 for one year to programs that promote equity and address community needs such as health, wellness, climate sustainability, arts, culture, and more, with a preference for BIPOC-led organizations and those focusing on vulnerable populations.

This program provides funding to support the development of ocean technology testing facilities and to enhance the ecosystem for ocean innovation in Massachusetts, targeting nonprofits, universities, and research institutions with at least three years of operational experience.

The Chelsea Neighborhood Market & Food Business Grant Program aims to bolster the local food economy in Chelsea, MA, in response to increased food insecurity and economic turbulence exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, the program provides $100,000 over three years to support Chelsea residents who are first-time entrepreneurs and food business owners interested in becoming vendors at Chelsea Neighborhood Market. The market, intended to create entrepreneurial opportunities and expand food retail options, will be located near residential areas and accessible by public transport. Eligibility is determined based on residency in Chelsea, operation or intention to operate a Chelsea-based food business, and a commitment to being a market vendor for at least three months. APPLY BY APRIL 9, 2024 FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FUNDING IS EXPENDED.

This program provides funding to private and municipal landowners of conserved properties in Massachusetts to enhance wildlife habitats and improve public access for outdoor recreation.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

This funding opportunity supports organizations that partner with startups to advance and scale innovative clean energy technologies in Massachusetts, helping them navigate challenges to achieve commercial success.

This funding opportunity provides $7,500 to individuals or organizations in Cambridge to create artistic projects that promote social justice and engage with underserved communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Lawrence area of Massachusetts that focus on essential needs like food security, clothing, shelter, and adult education, particularly benefiting the city of Lawrence.

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to nonprofits and fiscally sponsored organizations in Western Massachusetts, focusing on enhancing social justice, community well-being, and local resilience.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cambridge that are working to address community challenges and improve local opportunities across various focus areas, including education, health, and economic security.

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

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander community, focusing on initiatives that promote collaboration, advocacy, and sustainable impact.

This program provides small grants to organizations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire that focus on improving community wellness, education, clean energy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and economic development.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that provide family-centered services to communities affected by the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, recovery, and support for families impacted by addiction.

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.

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.

This award recognizes individuals in Adams, Cheshire, and Savoy, Massachusetts, for their outstanding contributions to community service, allowing the recipient to direct a $1,000 grant to a nonprofit of their choice.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and legal service providers in Boston to help immigrants navigate the complexities of the U.S. immigration system through various legal assistance services.

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.

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