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Massachusetts Food and Nutrition Grants

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Massachusetts Food Ventures Program 2026
$250,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and individuals to improve access to healthy food and create economic opportunities in low- to moderate-income communities.

Food and Nutrition
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 opportunities, 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
Innovative Food Production Grant
$180,000
GrowBoston - City of Bostonโ€™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
Youth for Community Improvement Fund
$40,000
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Worcester County that engage youth in projects focused on arts and culture, health and wellbeing, basic needs, and economic opportunity.

Recreation
Private institutions of higher education
Age Strong Expanding Engagement Grant
$50,000
Boston Age Strong Commission
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Boston-based nonprofit organizations that create or expand social engagement programs for older adults, particularly in underserved communities, to combat social isolation and foster community connections.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Art for Social Justice Grants in Massachusetts
$7,500
Cambridge Arts Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity supports artists and organizations in Cambridge to create projects that promote social justice through various forms of artistic expression, fostering community engagement and awareness.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Latino Equity Fund
$100,000
The Boston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to community nonprofits in Greater Boston that are focused on improving economic opportunities, addressing health disparities, and enhancing the overall well-being of the Latino community.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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
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
MassTrails Grant Program
$500,000
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 24, 2025

This program provides matching funds to communities, nonprofits, and public entities in Massachusetts for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and shared-use pathways, promoting connectivity and accessibility for all users.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Perpetual Benevolent Fund
Contact for amount
Perpetual Benevolent Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This fund provides financial assistance to local charities in Newton, Waltham, and Watertown, MA, that help individuals and families facing financial difficulties.

Health
Nonprofits
Healthy Summer Youth Jobs Grant Program
$12,500
Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (AGO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Massachusetts to create summer job programs for youth that promote public health and provide professional development.

Health
Nonprofits
Essex County Community Response Fund
$30,000
Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Essex County, Massachusetts, addressing urgent community needs such as food insecurity and homelessness, as well as helping them pursue organizational improvements for long-term sustainability.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund
Contact for amount
McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This fund provides financial support for educational, food, health, housing, and shelter programs in communities north of Boston, with a focus on organizations in cities like Lynn, Salem, and Gloucester.

Education
Nonprofits
Urban Agriculture Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and experienced urban farmers to develop sustainable urban farming projects that improve food access and combat food insecurity in Massachusetts cities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Business Builder Subawards
$100,000
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This program provides funding to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses in the Northeast to enhance their operations, expand markets, and improve post-harvest activities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Dairy Food Safety & Certification Grant
$75,000
Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 11, 2025

This funding opportunity supports established dairy farmers, processors, brands, and producer associations in the Northeast to improve food safety, obtain certifications, and enhance market access through various projects.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
MetroWest Health Foundation Grant Program
$80,000
MetroWest Health Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and government organizations in selected Massachusetts communities to improve health outcomes, address mental health issues for girls, reduce health disparities, enhance housing stability, and implement innovative health solutions.

Health
Nonprofits
AI Models Innovation Challenge
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides up to $1 million to non-profit organizations and academic institutions in Massachusetts to develop innovative AI models that address specific industry needs, with a focus on collaboration and public benefit.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits