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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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Community Traffic Safety Grant Program
$75,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts for community-based projects that improve road safety and reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities, particularly in underserved areas.

Safety
Nonprofits
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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant Program-City of Springfield
$100,000
City of Springfield Police Department (Office of Administration and Finance)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Springfield to implement programs that address youth violence, gang activity, and substance abuse in high-risk neighborhoods.

Safety
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 Martha’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
Weaving Well-being Community Mental Health Grant
$15,000
City of Boston Operating Budget / MOIA
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Boston for community-based mental health and wellness programs specifically designed to support immigrant communities facing challenges such as isolation, trauma, and cultural barriers.

Health
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
Changemaker Grants
Contact for amount
United Way of Greater New Bedford (UWGNB)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This program provides funding for volunteer-led community projects in SouthCoast Massachusetts that promote positive change in areas such as health, youth opportunities, financial security, and community resilience.

Community Development
Individuals
Shannon Community Safety Initiative
$8,457,102
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (Office of Grants and Research)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) is offering the Senator Charles E. Shannon Jr., Community Safety Initiative (Shannon CSI) Grant Program, aimed at supporting multi-disciplinary collaborations to combat gang and youth violence through prevention, intervention, and reintegration programs, with a focus on small cities, public school districts, and projects promoting non-fossil fuel systems and compliance with Washington’s Clean Buildings Performance Standard.

Safety
City or township governments
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
The Poderosas Fellowship
$5,000
The Boston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development opportunities for Latina leaders in nonprofit and philanthropic roles in Massachusetts, aiming to empower underrepresented voices in the sector.

Education
Nonprofits
Shannon CSI Local Action Research Partners Program
$57,500
Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (Office of Grants and Research)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to Massachusetts-based research organizations to support collaborative efforts in addressing gang violence through evidence-based strategies and community risk assessments.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Workforce Partnership Grant Program
$150,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

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
Exclusive - see details
EmPower Massachusetts Grant Opportunities
$150,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations working to improve access to clean energy for low-income households, renters, and minority communities facing energy challenges.

Energy
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Activation Grant
$20,000
City of Boston
Local

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
Sandwich Fundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Sandwich Fundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations and individuals in Sandwich to support programs, projects, and events that enhance the well-being and engagement of children and youth, along with their families.

Youth
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
Hunger Relief Grant Program
$5,000
The Community Foundation for MetroWest
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the MetroWest region of Massachusetts that are working to improve access to nutritious food for underserved communities facing food insecurity.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

Arts
Nonprofits
Chatham Fund Grants 2025
$5,000
Cape Cod Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create programs and initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents of Chatham, Massachusetts, focusing on areas such as hunger relief, children's needs, environmental protection, and economic security.

Community Development
Nonprofits