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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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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
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
The Nord Family Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
The Nord Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and select public sector entities for projects that address critical community needs in Lorain County, Ohio, and other specified areas, focusing on long-term solutions in arts, education, health, and civic affairs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
EOED Rural Development Fund Grant 2026
$500,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to rural communities and small towns in Massachusetts for projects that improve infrastructure, planning, and development readiness, focusing on areas like housing, transportation, and climate resilience.

Community Development
City or township governments
Slough Support Fund
Contact for amount
Slough Farm Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations on Martha’s Vineyard that provide services and initiatives directly benefiting the island's residents, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Helen E. Ellis Charitable Grant Program
Contact for amount
Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides funding for arts, music, crafts, conservation, wildlife, and historical preservation programs that enrich the cultural experiences of residents in Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford, MA, with a focus on projects benefiting the community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Innovative Food Production Grant
$180,000
GrowBoston - City of Boston’s Office of Urban Agriculture
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $50,000 to nonprofit and community organizations in Boston for innovative urban agriculture projects that utilize non-traditional farming techniques and promote climate resilience.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Educational Opportunities Grant Program
$15,000
Middlesex Savings Charitable Foundation (MSCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that provide innovative educational programs aimed at empowering underserved communities through job training, adult education, and youth enrichment initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
Essential Needs Grants
$10,000
Watertown Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local organizations in Watertown to help cover participation fees and equipment costs for youth sports, ensuring that all children have the chance to engage in athletic activities.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Grants for Organizations
$10,000
Arts Foundation of Cape Cod
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and cultural entities in Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, and Nantucket for innovative arts projects that engage local communities and enhance access to creative experiences.

Arts
Nonprofits
Reduce, Reuse, Repair Micro-Grant
$10,000
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts-based organizations and institutions for innovative projects that promote waste reduction through reuse and repair initiatives.

Environment
Nonprofits
Safety Net Grants
$75,000
The Boston Foundation (TBF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston that serve marginalized communities and address critical needs such as health, safety, and basic necessities for individuals and families in crisis.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women Working Wonders
$15,000
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Lowell and Merrimack Valley regions to empower women and girls through programs focused on transition assistance, leadership development, and environmental beautification.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
The Harwich Fund Grant Program 2025
$2,500
The Cape Cod Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to community-based organizations in Harwich, Massachusetts, focusing on projects that address health, human services, education, arts, culture, and environmental needs for local residents.

Community Development
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
Community Biodiversity Grants
$200,000
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 24, 2025

This program provides funding to various public and nonprofit entities in Massachusetts to support projects that enhance local biodiversity and promote sustainable ecosystems through 2026.

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
Continuum of Care Program
Contact for amount
City of Lynn
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Lynn, Massachusetts, to implement projects that help rapidly rehouse individuals and families experiencing homelessness and improve their access to essential resources.

Housing
Nonprofits