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Massachusetts Humanities Grants

Explore 42 grant opportunities

Fund for Sandwich Grants
$2,500
The Fund for Sandwich of The Cape Cod Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that implement community-focused initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life for residents in Sandwich, Massachusetts, particularly for at-risk populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 Community Preservation Act Funding Opportunities
Contact for amount
Town of Wellfleet
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that acquire, create, and preserve open spaces, historic resources, recreational land, and community housing in Wellfleet.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2026 Massachusetts Operating Grants
$55,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides multi-year, unrestricted funding to nonprofit organizations and cultural affiliates in Massachusetts that promote cultural vitality and equity, particularly those historically underfunded.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mass Cultural Councilโ€™s Creative Experiences Grant
$5,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This grant provides funding for arts, humanities, and sciences projects in Massachusetts, supporting organizations that create accessible cultural experiences for the public, especially in underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Grants for Creative Individuals
$5,000
Massachusetts Cultural Council (Mass Cultural Council)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This grant provides $5,000 to support creative learning projects in Massachusetts schools that engage K-12 students in the arts, humanities, and sciences, particularly benefiting historically underfunded organizations and diverse communities.

Arts
Individuals
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
Katharine C. Pierce Trust Grant
$10,000
Katharine C. Pierce Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that assist women, particularly elderly women, facing financial difficulties by offering essential health and human services to improve their quality of life.

Humanities
County governments
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
Arrow Street Arts Fund
Contact for amount
Cambridge Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 9, 2024

This grant provides subsidized access to a newly renovated arts venue in Harvard Square, supporting organizations and artists from diverse backgrounds to enhance the arts and culture scene in Cambridge.

Arts
Nonprofits
John W. Boynton Fund
$25,000
John W. Boynton Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for programs and organizations in Massachusetts that benefit underserved populations, particularly older adults and residents of Athol, focusing on areas such as arts, education, health, and human services.

Health
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 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
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides funding for educational scholarships for Balfour Company employees and their families, supports nonprofits serving underserved populations in Attleboro, Massachusetts, and assists educational institutions in New England focused on helping underrepresented students succeed in higher education.

Education
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
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
Robert J. Mullen Charitable Trust Grant
$50,000
Robert J. Mullen Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that assist disabled children, elderly individuals, or promote animal care and protection.

Health
Nonprofits
Charles H. Hall Foundation Grant
$20,000
Charles H. Hall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Western Massachusetts that deliver educational, health, human services, or arts programs for underserved communities, with a focus on preventing cruelty to children and animals.

Education
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
Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund in Massachusetts
Contact for amount
Deborah Munroe Noonan Memorial Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston that focus on improving education, healthcare, family services, and access to the arts for underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Easton Legacy Fund
$3,500
SouthCoast Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Easton, Massachusetts, with a focus on arts, culture, recreation, and local history initiatives.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses