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Massachusetts Food and Nutrition Grants

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Composting for Community Mini-Grant Program
$10,000
Institute for Local Self-Reliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This program provides funding and training to community organizations in historically underserved areas of New England and New York City to support local composting initiatives that promote environmental sustainability and community resilience.

Environment
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Charles H. Farnsworth Trust Grant
$250,000
Charles H. Farnsworth Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 14, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Massachusetts that develop affordable housing and services to help older adults live independently and with dignity.

Housing
Nonprofits
Community Impact Grant Program
$30,000
Cape and Islands United Way (CIUW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving education, economic stability, health, and housing stability in the Cape and Islands community.

Education
Nonprofits
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
Nashoba Valley Community Healthcare Fund Grants
$60,000
Greater Lowell Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations working to improve healthcare access and address public health issues in nine specific communities in Massachusetts.

Health
Nonprofits
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
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
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
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
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Wellesley Hills Junior Women’s Club Grants
Contact for amount
Wellesley Hills Junior Women's Club
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations that support women, children, and seniors by addressing critical issues such as mental health, hunger, education access, poverty, and domestic violence in the Wellesley area.

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
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
Perpetual Benevolent Fund
Contact for amount
Perpetual Benevolent Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist individuals and families experiencing financial crises in Newton, Waltham, and Watertown, focusing on immediate needs such as food, housing, and healthcare.

Humanities
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
Spring Grants
Contact for amount
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 4, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Southeastern Massachusetts that address community needs in areas such as education, health, public safety, and the arts, allowing them to submit multiple project proposals through a streamlined application process.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Urban Agriculture Program
$100,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
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.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
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