Massachusetts Grants

This award provides $5,000 to local changemakers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, who are implementing innovative projects to address significant social challenges in the community.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and community organizations in Boston that create public events and initiatives to help small businesses grow and engage with the community during Small Business Month.

This grant provides funding for innovative artistic projects that promote cultural engagement and community well-being in Essex County, Massachusetts.

This grant provides financial support to ALAANA artists in Essex County, Massachusetts, to develop and present new or ongoing creative projects that reflect their cultural heritage and engage the community.

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.

The City of Boston’s Air Pollution Control Commission (APCC), operating under the Environment Department, administers the Community Clean Air Grant to support nonprofit-led projects aimed at reducing air pollution and carbon emissions. This initiative, piloted in 2021 and now in its 2025 cycle, funds community-based strategies that align with the city’s goals of carbon neutrality by 2050 and improving public health in Boston’s most affected neighborhoods. Applications for the 2025 cycle opened on March 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM and will close on May 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. The grant supports projects that eliminate local sources of pollution, promote the transition to clean energy, enhance indoor air quality, and raise awareness about the impacts of pollution and climate change. The program prioritizes projects that benefit communities located near highways or transportation infrastructure and populations considered socially vulnerable, such as people of color, older adults, children, and individuals with chronic illnesses. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations operating within Boston. Although a nonprofit may submit multiple proposals, the APCC will fund only one project per organization per fiscal year. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend one of two scheduled information sessions on March 25 at 5:30 PM and April 4 at 10:00 AM. Weekly office hours are also held on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Translation services for the information sessions are available upon request with at least one week’s notice via email. Applicants must submit a completed application, and they may also choose to submit an optional preliminary proposal and a partnership form. Once submitted, applicants will receive an email confirmation and subsequent updates on their proposal status. Awards are determined by a multi-departmental evaluation committee to ensure an equitable and comprehensive selection process. For more information or to ask questions, applicants can contact the APCC at apcc@boston.gov using the subject line “Community Clean Air Grant Question.” Additional details, including resources and application links, are available on the City of Boston’s website.

This grant provides funding for community-oriented arts, history, environment, and science projects that enhance public engagement and cultural identity in Newburyport's historic downtown.

This grant provides funding to Cambridge-based businesses and nonprofit organizations to host free outdoor nighttime events that promote the city's nightlife and entertainment sector.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Lowell area that provide essential services to improve the quality of life for the LGBTQ community.

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

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.

This program provides financial support to small- and mid-sized farm and food businesses in the Northeast to enhance their operations, expand markets, and strengthen regional food supply chains.

This funding initiative supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Boston area that promote public access to classical and orchestral music, focusing on inclusivity and community engagement for diverse audiences.

This program provides financial assistance and business planning support to commercial farms in Massachusetts to enhance their sustainability and economic viability while preserving agricultural land.

This program provides financial assistance to commercial farms in Massachusetts that have protected land, helping them improve their infrastructure and business operations to ensure sustainable agricultural practices.

This program provides financial and technical support to beginning farmers in Massachusetts to help them develop sustainable and commercially viable agricultural enterprises.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in South Shore Massachusetts that assist underserved populations by addressing essential needs such as education, health, housing, and nutrition.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Massachusetts municipalities for the construction and enhancement of publicly owned fiber optic networks to improve local government IT infrastructure and service delivery.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in select U.S. markets that focus on youth education, storytelling, and community engagement initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports Cambridge-based organizations in implementing projects that promote healthy eating and physical activity for residents, students, and workers.