GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

Massachusetts grants for Individuals

Explore 66 grant opportunities

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
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
Sustaining Grants
$20,000
Haymarket People’s Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in New England that are dedicated to anti-racist initiatives and social justice, helping them build movements and drive systemic change in their communities.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
NFWF Long Island Sound Futures Fund
$1,500,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in the Long Island Sound region to implement projects that restore and protect the environment, improve water quality, and engage communities in conservation efforts.

Environment
Nonprofits
Artist’s Resource Trust
$10,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists in New England and specific counties in New York to help them enhance their artistic practice and production.

Arts
Individuals
Westport Cultural Council Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Westport Cultural Council
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 15, 2026

This program provides funding for arts and cultural projects that engage and benefit the residents of Westport, Massachusetts, with a focus on community involvement and cultural diversity.

Arts
Individuals
Martha Boschen Porter Fund
$5,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This grant provides financial support to emerging artists and those transitioning in their careers within the Berkshire Taconic region, enabling them to create and present new work while also fostering professional development initiatives.

Arts
Individuals
Local Cultural Council Grants
$5,000
City of Cambridge Arts Council (Cambridge Arts)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals and organizations to create arts, humanities, and science projects that benefit the Cambridge community through cultural events and public engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
Grow Grants
$4,000
The Grassroots Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports grassroots community groups in New England that focus on environmental initiatives and social justice, providing financial assistance for projects led by volunteers or small teams.

Environment
Nonprofits
Changemaker Grants
Contact for amount
United Way of Greater New Bedford (UWGNB)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 17, 2025

This program provides funding for volunteer-led community projects in SouthCoast Massachusetts that promote positive change in areas such as health, youth opportunities, financial security, and community resilience.

Community Development
Individuals
The Poderosas Fellowship
$5,000
The Boston Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This fellowship provides financial support and professional development opportunities for Latina leaders in nonprofit and philanthropic roles in Massachusetts, aiming to empower underrepresented voices in the sector.

Education
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
Art for Social Justice Grants
$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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Activation Grant
$20,000
City of Boston
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This program provides funding for artists, cultural workers, and community groups to create free public arts and cultural events that enhance community wellbeing and vibrancy in Boston neighborhoods.

Arts
Individuals
Sandwich Fundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Sandwich Fundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to local organizations and individuals in Sandwich to support programs, projects, and events that enhance the well-being and engagement of children and youth, along with their families.

Youth
Individuals
Boston Artadia Awards
$15,000
Artadia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 23, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support and professional development opportunities to contemporary visual artists residing in specific Massachusetts counties, enabling them to advance their creative practices.

Arts
Individuals
Intervenor Support Grant Program
$150,000
Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2026

This program provides financial support to underrepresented organizations and communities in Massachusetts to help them participate in energy regulatory processes that affect environmental justice and clean energy initiatives.

Energy
City or township governments
Opportunity Fund
$3,000
City of Boston Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture (MOAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $3,000 to individual artists and cultural workers in Boston to create free, community-focused arts projects in accessible public spaces.

Arts
Individuals
Next Steps for Boston Dance
$12,500
The Philanthropic Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides financial support and resources to choreographers and circus artists in Massachusetts to help them create original work and advance their careers.

Arts
Individuals