Massachusetts Capacity Building Funding via Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Tax-exempt nonprofits, fiscally sponsored groups, and municipalities in Massachusetts can receive $500 - $3,000 to address emerging needs, seize unexpected opportunities, and remove barriers to program success. The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts funds short-term, discrete projects such as capacity-building and educational initiatives that directly benefit communities in its North Central Massachusetts service area.
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
New Commonwealth Fund Capacity Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits and fiscally sponsored groups with urgent or immediate needs can access approximately US $2,500 in capacity support through the Immediate-Need Investments program. Grants from New Commonwealth Racial Equity and Social Justice Fund help organizations advancing racial justice, community empowerment, health access, education equity, and related social justice efforts address pressing operational or program challenges.
New Commonwealth Racial Equity And Social Justice Fund Inc
Edward Bangs Kelley Foundation Support for Massachusetts Community Programs
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations serving Barnstable County, Massachusetts can seek program or capacity building support for health and human services, housing, youth development, food security, arts and culture, and environmental initiatives. Grants from Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation help Massachusetts nonprofits strengthen community services, though organizations generally are not funded more than once within three years.
Edward Bangs Kelley and Elza Kelley Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Massachusetts
Nonprofit organizations working in health, education, or community services in Massachusetts can apply for funding that supports program delivery and organizational strength. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation backs food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which may help nonprofits build capacity and deepen community impact.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Equity in Aging Funding from Point32Health Foundation
Massachusetts nonprofits focused on aging and equity can access funding through Point32Health Foundation for multi-year general operating support, including staff wellness, leadership coaching, and other capacity building needs. Organizations advancing social and racial justice, policy, advocacy, and systems improvements for older people in communities facing systemic inequities may be eligible.
Point32Health Foundation
Davis Foundation Support for Massachusetts Capacity Building
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations based in or serving Hampden County, Massachusetts can seek funding to strengthen operations, programs, and infrastructure, including capacity building, from the Irene E and George A Davis Foundation. With a mission to support community-focused efforts, the foundation backs work in education, health, arts and culture, economic mobility, youth development, sustainable agriculture, and essential safety-net services.
The Irene E And George A Davis Foundation
Couch Family Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Capacity
Applications due Aug 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups serving Martha’s Vineyard can seek funding to strengthen capacity and programs for children and families. Grants from Couch Family Foundation help Massachusetts nonprofits enhance early childhood development, children’s health and mental health, family support, and vibrant, equitable communities through general operating, project, capital, and event sponsorship support.
Couch Family Foundation
Massachusetts Capacity Building Funding via Citizens Foundation
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts focused on building AI readiness and organizational capacity can apply for the Champions in Action award, which provides US $50,000 plus promotional and volunteer support. Focused on capacity building, Citizens Charitable Foundation invites eligible 501(c)(3)s with budgets between $250,000 and $5 million to strengthen their digital competencies and program delivery.
Citizens Charitable Foundation
Elder Services Funding from Sophia Romero Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Massachusetts nonprofits providing health care, human services, or basic needs for underserved elders can access funding through Sophia Romero Trust for general operating, program support, and small program-related capital expenses. Organizations serving older women in Bristol County receive special consideration, and most awards are for one-year projects that can strengthen organizational capacity.
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Mentoring Program Funding from Tower Foundation
Applications due Sep 5, 2026
Nonprofit organizations already providing mentoring or coaching to young people with intellectual, learning, or developmental disabilities, mental health challenges, or substance use disorders in Massachusetts can apply for grants up to US $25,000. Grants from Peter & Elizabeth C Tower Foundation help strengthen and expand existing mentoring programs in Barnstable, Dukes, Essex, and Nantucket Counties.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Health Capacity
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) community-based, health, and social service organizations serving low-income and vulnerable residents can access funding through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation to strengthen health-related capacity. Grants up to US $7,500 support infrastructure, planning, technology, training, and other one-time activities that expand access to health and health care, but not ongoing program or general operating costs.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
With a mission to support charitable work, Hansen Family Foundation provides Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits with US $1,000 - US $10,000 to strengthen programs serving children, education, animals, the environment, humanitarian needs, and arts and culture. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead under 25% may be considered, including those focused on capacity building.
Hansen Family Foundation
EEA Grants for Massachusetts Urban Forestry
Letter of inquiry due Oct 1, 2026
Massachusetts municipalities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding to build long-term urban and community forestry capacity, including planning, ordinances, staffing, and strategic tree planting. Massachusetts capacity-building groups, especially local tree departments and citizen tree organizations, can apply for matching grants of US $1,000 - US $40,000 from the Massachusetts Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs, with enhanced support for environmental justice projects.
Massachusetts Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Massachusetts Capacity Building Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Massachusetts public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofits planning historic preservation projects can receive US $2,500 - US $5,000 for planning, education, and organizational capacity building. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports activities like hiring preservation professionals, conducting feasibility studies, board training, and innovative outreach that introduces new audiences to preservation.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing program support in areas like education, poverty relief, health, or family and youth services in the Southern U.S. may be eligible, not Massachusetts groups. Robinson Foundation supports single-year, non-capital projects for charities active more than three years and serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits from Essex County Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 17, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts, especially those serving Lawrence, Methuen, Andover, and North Andover, can apply for $5,000 - $10,000 to support programs addressing hunger, clothing, shelter, and education. Grants from Essex County Community Foundation may fund specific projects or capacity building, with occasional general operating support for smaller organizations.
Essex County Community Foundation
Opioid Recovery Funding from BSAS
Applications due Nov 8, 2026
Massachusetts municipalities and their nonprofit partners can obtain matching funds to expand opioid prevention, harm reduction, treatment access, recovery, and family support projects. Grants from Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) help Massachusetts organizations leverage opioid settlement dollars, with awards up to US $150,000 for regional collaboratives and up to US $50,000 for single-municipality efforts.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)
Mass Cultural Council Grants for Massachusetts Cultural Facilities
Applications due Dec 12, 2026
Nonprofit cultural organizations, municipalities, and higher education institutions in Massachusetts can apply for Mass Cultural Council’s Cultural Facilities Fund to plan, renovate, expand, or repair cultural facilities. Funding supports capital projects, feasibility and technical assistance, and long-term systems replacement planning, which can strengthen organizational capacity and infrastructure for museums, theaters, historic sites, and other cultural venues.
Mass Cultural Council
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Massachusetts Nonprofits
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Massachusetts nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven causes with support for programs like hunger relief, shelter, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations that align with these focus areas and can demonstrate strong outcomes and financial stability may be eligible.
Ameriprise Financial
Land Conservation Funding for Nonprofits from Nature Conservancy
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Massachusetts and other Appalachian states can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians Grant Program; awards up to US $100,000 for fee and easement land acquisition projects. Funding can cover capital, project development, stewardship, legal, community engagement, and related operational costs with strong community benefits.
The Nature Conservancy
US $100,000 - US $1,000,000
Community Health Funding for Nonprofits from Quest Diagnostics Foundation
Applications due Mar 25, 2027
Nonprofits, public charities, and U.S. governmental organizations in Suffolk County, Massachusetts can seek $100,000 to $1,000,000 from Quest Diagnostics Foundation to implement community-led health initiatives. Focus is on chronic cardiometabolic conditions and maternal/child health, especially coalition-based projects that build capacity, leverage no-cost diagnostic testing, and address social drivers of health.
Quest Diagnostics Foundation Inc
Mindfulness Program Funding for U.S. Nonprofits via Trust for the Meditation Process
Full proposal due Apr 1, 2027
Grants from Trust for the Meditation Process help U.S. nonprofits expand short-term mindfulness or contemplative Christian meditation projects, with awards of US $3,000 - US $5,000. Educational and human service organizations in Massachusetts may be eligible for courses, retreats, teacher training, curriculum, research, or capacity-building efforts that bring contemplative practice to underserved communities.
Trust for the Meditation Process
National Trust Grants for Massachusetts Battlefield Preservation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Massachusetts public agencies and 501(c)(3) or other nonprofit organizations planning battlefield or related historic site preservation can access funding through the National Trust for Historic Preservation; awards US $2,500 - US $10,000 for planning and education. Eligible projects include preservation planning, capacity building, and public education or outreach to engage new audiences in preservation efforts.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
MassDevelopment Support for Massachusetts Business Capacity
Applications due Jun 27, 2027
Massachusetts nonprofit organizations that provide technical assistance and business support to small and microbusinesses can access funding to build their capacity and expand services. Grants from MassDevelopment help these groups strengthen business growth, stability, job creation, and local economic development, with awards up to US $150,000 for community-focused small business assistance programs.
MassDevelopment
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in the U.S. with strong, replicable community partnerships that address significant social issues can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s Community Partnership Award. Massachusetts nonprofits working on capacity building through cross-sector collaborations may be recognized for exemplary leadership, measurable community impact, and innovative partnership models that can be replicated or scaled.
Mutual Of America Foundation