Easton Legacy Fund

The Easton Legacy Fund is a place-based funding opportunity offered through the SouthCoast Community Foundation, designed to improve the quality of life in Easton, Massachusetts. Administered by the Foundation in partnership with the Easton Legacy Fund Advisors, this competitive grant supports projects from nonprofit organizations that are both rooted in and directly serve the Easton community. This opportunity is one of several managed by the SouthCoast Community Foundation, which implemented a two-cycle grantmaking process in 2026—offering regular funding windows in both spring and fall to increase predictability and accessibility for local nonprofits. In 2026, the Easton Legacy Fund is accepting applications between February 23 and April 20. This cycle will provide up to $3,500 in total funding, which may be distributed to one or more local nonprofit recipients. The fund prioritizes projects that contribute to the town’s cultural, recreational, historical, or artistic enrichment. Initiatives that demonstrate a strong impact on Easton’s residents and align with these thematic priorities will receive special consideration during the review process. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and must demonstrate that their proposed programs or services benefit residents of Easton, MA. Each organization may request an amount up to the $3,500 ceiling. All applications will undergo a joint review process led by the SouthCoast Community Foundation in collaboration with advisors to the Easton Legacy Fund. Applicants are required to submit a completed online form that captures basic organizational and project details, including a narrative description of the initiative, timeline, projected outcomes, and target population served. Additionally, applicants must upload both their organization’s operating budget and a project-specific budget in PDF format. The form also requests a listing of any prior funding received from the SouthCoast Community Foundation. Applications are submitted via the Foundation’s online portal and are due by April 20, 2026. As the program is part of a biannual funding structure, those not selected in the spring cycle may have an opportunity to reapply in the fall. The review period will commence shortly after the application deadline, and notifications are typically issued once the vetting process concludes. Interested organizations should ensure they meet all eligibility and documentation requirements and are encouraged to submit their materials ahead of the deadline.