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Massachusetts Community Development Grants

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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
Cape Ann Community Foundation Grants
$5,000
Cape Ann Community Foundation (CACF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in the Cape Ann region to support projects that promote community vitality, economic development, and education.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Students and Young Adults Career Awareness and Training Grants
$600,000
Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center (MassCEC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Massachusetts to engage students and young adults in clean energy careers, promoting diversity and addressing barriers to access in the workforce.

Community Development
City or township governments
2026 Local Consumer Grant Program
$125,000
Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General (OAG)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local government entities, and colleges in Massachusetts to deliver consumer assistance services that help residents resolve various consumer-related issues.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Community & Impact Grant
$25,000
Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the Martha’s Vineyard community, focusing on projects that enhance the island's social, cultural, and environmental well-being.

Community Development
Nonprofits
JMAC Access Grant Program
Contact for amount
Jean McDonough Arts Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 18, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit cultural organizations and individual artists, particularly BIPOC and underserved communities, to create and present projects at the Jean McDonough Arts Center in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program
$250,000
Massachusetts Office on Disability
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns for improving accessibility in public facilities and services for individuals with disabilities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Byrne JAG Local Law Enforcement Grant
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipal police departments in Massachusetts to address critical public safety needs through various law enforcement initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
City of Medford Community Fund Grant
$25,000
City of Medford (Community Fund Committee)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve the residents of Medford, Massachusetts, aiming to enhance community programs and projects that improve the quality of life in the area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program
$1,000,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Massachusetts-based organizations and entities to improve local food systems, enhance food access, and address food insecurity through capital projects.

Food and Nutrition
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Autism Community Impact Grant
$15,000
The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with autism and their families, particularly in underserved communities in New England and Central Florida.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Transit Grant Program
$214,330
Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Massachusetts to purchase accessible vehicles that improve transportation options for older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Town of Barnstable Opioid Abatement Funds
$50,000
Town of Barnstable
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding provides financial support to local organizations and agencies in Barnstable for initiatives focused on preventing and addressing the opioid crisis through various services like treatment and recovery.

Health
Nonprofits
TD Bank Capacity Building Fund
$150,000
TD Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 15, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on improving their services for low- to moderate-income and historically underserved communities through strategic investments in planning, staff development, and technology.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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
MassTrails Grants
$500,000
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports public entities, Native nations, and non-profit organizations in Massachusetts to develop and enhance recreational trails and shared-use pathways, promoting outdoor access and community connectivity.

Recreation
City or township governments
Seasonal Communities Grant Program
$175,000
Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to Massachusetts municipalities facing seasonal fluctuations in employment and housing demand, enabling them to improve planning, zoning, and infrastructure projects.

Housing
City or township governments
Massachusetts Food Ventures Program 2026
$250,000
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This program provides funding to Massachusetts-based organizations and individuals to improve access to healthy food and create economic opportunities in low- to moderate-income communities.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments