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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket People’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Community One Stop for Growth Grant
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This initiative provides funding to Massachusetts public entities and their partners for a range of economic development projects, from planning and infrastructure improvements to revitalizing downtown areas and coastal communities.

Workforce 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
Community & Impact Grant
$25,000
Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the Martha’s Vineyard community, focusing on projects that enhance the island's social, cultural, and environmental well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
JMAC Access Grant Program
Contact for amount
Jean McDonough Arts Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit cultural organizations and individual artists, particularly BIPOC and underserved communities, to create and present projects at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program
$250,000
Massachusetts Office on Disability
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts municipalities, school districts, and housing authorities to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities through planning and capital projects.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
City of Medford Community Fund Grant
$25,000
City of Medford (Community Fund Committee)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Medford, Massachusetts, aiming to enhance community programs and projects that improve the quality of life in the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Westport Cultural Council Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Westport Cultural Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This program provides funding for arts and cultural projects that engage and benefit the residents of Westport, Massachusetts, with a focus on community involvement and cultural diversity.

Arts
Individuals
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
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative healthcare projects that improve patient care and safety, particularly for underserved communities, by addressing critical health challenges and promoting measurable outcomes.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Community Transit Grant Program
$214,330
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Massachusetts to purchase accessible vehicles that improve transportation options for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
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
Local Cultural Council Grants
$5,000
City of Cambridge Arts Council (Cambridge Arts)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals and organizations to create arts, humanities, and science projects that benefit the Cambridge community through cultural events and public engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
MassTrails Grants
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public entities, Native nations, and non-profit organizations in Massachusetts to develop and enhance recreational trails and shared-use pathways, promoting outdoor access and community connectivity.

Recreation
City or township governments
Seasonal Communities Grant Program
$175,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts municipalities facing seasonal fluctuations in employment and housing demand, enabling them to improve planning, zoning, and infrastructure projects.

Housing
City or township governments
Project Support
$25,000
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
Local Cultural Council Program
$305,600
Massachusetts Cultural Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

Arts
Individuals
Latino Equity Fund
$25,000
The Boston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 29, 2025

This grant provides $25,000 to nonprofit organizations serving the Latinx community in Greater Boston, focusing on improving basic needs and economic mobility.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Activation Fund
$125,000
The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in Central Massachusetts to implement innovative projects that address community health needs and promote health equity for marginalized populations.

Health
Nonprofits