Massachusetts Basic Needs Funding via Rockland Trust
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits and community organizations in Massachusetts can receive support for basic needs and community programs, including food insecurity, rental or utility assistance, clothing, education, and youth activities. Focused on community services, Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation invites applicants serving eligible MA, NH, and RI areas to request approximately US $2,500 in Community Donations, reviewed on a rolling basis.
Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation
Sustainability Project Grants for Nonprofits from Green Mountain Energy
U.S.-based 501(c)(3), (4), (6), or (19) nonprofits with at least $250K in annual revenue can seek US $50,000 - US $400,000 for community sustainability projects from Green Mountain Energy in select states, including Massachusetts. Focus areas include renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, resource conservation, sustainable agriculture, and environmental stewardship initiatives.
Green Mountain Energy
College Success Funding from Balfour Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Massachusetts educational nonprofits and other eligible organizations working on college readiness, access, and completion can access funding through the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation. Grants support programs and research that help underserved and under-represented New England students enter and complete 2- or 4-year post-secondary credentials, including multi-year initiatives and small program-related capital needs.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Health Capacity
Applications due Nov 5, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) community-based, grassroots, health, and social service nonprofits serving low-income and vulnerable residents can seek one-time capacity-building support, with awards up to US $7,500, to strengthen infrastructure, plan, or innovate around health access. These Catalyst Fund grants from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation are for small organizations, not large institutions or ongoing operating costs.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Youth Grants in Massachusetts
Letter of inquiry due Nov 10, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low-income children, youth, and their families can apply for US $50,000 - US $100,000 to launch or expand programs in education, human services, arts access, housing, and neighborhood revitalization. Focused on these areas, the Mabel Louise Riley Foundation supports Boston-area projects, including capital efforts and vocational education or job training initiatives.
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
Age Strong Rolling Grants
Applications due Nov 24, 2026
The Age Strong Rolling Grant Program, managed by the City of Boston’s Age Strong Commission, offers financial support for small-scale programs benefiting the 55+ population. With grants up to $2,500, this initiative aims to enhance social engagement and community resources. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until May 7, 2026, prioritizing organizations not currently funded by related programs. The program fosters community strength by addressing the unique needs of older adults in Boston.
City of Boston
Rural Microenterprise Funding from USDA
Applications due Jan 1, 2027
Nonprofits, federally recognized tribes, and higher education institutions in rural Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island can apply for USDA’s Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program; awards Up to US $500,000 for microloan revolving funds and technical assistance. Eligible areas are rural communities under 50,000 residents, supporting very small businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
New England Biolabs Foundation Support for Environmental Projects
Letter of inquiry due Jan 8, 2027
Massachusetts small nonprofits focused on environmental conservation, coastal stewardship, or community-based ecosystem projects can access funding through New England Biolabs Foundation. Eligible projects are limited to coastal communities along the North Shore of Massachusetts and must be nonprofit-led; an LOI is required before submitting a full proposal.
New England Biolabs Foundation
US $10,000 - US $1,000,000
Cummings Foundation Operating Grants in Massachusetts
Full proposal due Jan 13, 2027
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing human services, education, healthcare, environmental, or justice-related programs in Massachusetts can receive multi-year general operating support from the Cummings $35 Million Grant Program, with awards ranging from US $30,000 - US $1,000,000. Grants from Cummings Foundation help locally focused organizations in Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, and select Norfolk County communities sustain core mission and services.
Cummings Foundation Inc.
Ameriprise Community Grants
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Ameriprise Community Grants focus on supporting nonprofits that enhance community vitality and meet basic needs. With over 120 years of commitment to philanthropy, Ameriprise Financial engages employees in volunteerism and grantmaking. Key giving areas include hunger relief, housing stability, and community development. Priority is given to organizations with active volunteer engagement from Ameriprise advisors and employees, creating a meaningful impact on financial independence and community resilience.
Ameriprise Financial
Smith Family Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Capital
Applications due Jan 20, 2027
Tax-exempt nonprofits with $250,000–$3 million budgets in Massachusetts seeking one-time capital funding can apply for US $25,000 - US $100,000 to purchase durable assets like vehicles, equipment, technology, or facility improvements. Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation provides these Small Capital Grants to agencies serving Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts Gateway Cities, with preference for low-income communities.
Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation
Youth Sports Funding for Nonprofits from Yawkey Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 23, 2027
Focused on youth and amateur athletics, this grant invites Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits to seek support for timebound baseball and softball programs, projects, or equipment needs. Small nonprofits serving Eastern Massachusetts counties can apply to Yawkey Foundation for up to US $100,000 in program or small capital funding aligned with their core mission.
Yawkey Foundation
US $250,000 - US $1,000,000
Yawkey Foundation Support for Massachusetts Nonprofits
Letter of inquiry due Jan 23, 2027
Small and mid-sized 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning strategic growth initiatives in Massachusetts can seek $250,000 to $1,000,000 in Strategic Investment Grants, including multi-year support. Focused on organizational expansion and restructuring, Yawkey Foundation invites eligible groups in areas like health, education, human services, youth athletics, arts, and conservation to propose board-approved, high-impact plans.
Yawkey Foundation
Massachusetts Family Projects Funding via Riley Foundation
Applications due Jan 30, 2027
Resident volunteers and volunteer-run neighborhood groups in the Greater Dudley area of Roxbury and Dorchester, Massachusetts can apply for the Mabel Louise Riley Foundation’s Small Grants Fund, awarding US $500 - US $5,000 for family-strengthening and community-building projects. Efforts may include youth activities, parenting support, life skills workshops, beautification, and neighborhood engagement.
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
Massachusetts Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Feb 3, 2027
Small public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for historic preservation planning and education projects. National Trust for Historic Preservation supports activities like hiring preservation professionals, feasibility studies, community forums, capacity building, and innovative public education or outreach that introduce new audiences to preservation.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Education and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Balfour Foundation
Applications due Mar 2, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities, municipalities, Tribal governments, and religious organizations serving Attleboro residents can seek grants for education, human services, and health care programs, including small capital needs. With a mission to support Attleboro-focused charities, the Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation encourages multi-year requests from Massachusetts organizations, especially those aiding underserved populations.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
Education Access Funding from Yawkey Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
Small 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Eastern Massachusetts focused on educational access, equity, and college success can apply for Yawkey Foundation’s Program and Small Capital Grants, with awards up to US $100,000 for discrete, timebound program or equipment needs. Organizations should provide direct services in eligible Massachusetts counties and serve underserved communities.
Yawkey Foundation
US $500,000 - US $550,000
Massachusetts Education Grants for Adult Tutoring
Applications due May 11, 2027
Adult education providers and other eligible Massachusetts nonprofits can secure US $500,000 - US $550,000 to deliver one-to-one volunteer-based tutoring in literacy, numeracy, ABE, and ESOL. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education supports a single statewide program serving 600–800 adults annually, emphasizing college and career readiness and collaboration with local workforce partners.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Bank of America Support for Massachusetts Nonprofits
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Small nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts aiding disabled children, older adults, or protecting animals can apply for Bank of America's Robert J. Mullen Charitable Trust, with awards of US $20,000 - US $50,000 for general operating, program support, or small capital needs. Typical grants are one year, with occasional multi-year awards.
Bank of America
Rural Business Development Funding from USDA
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Nonprofit corporations, rural public entities, higher education institutions, tribes, and eligible cooperatives in Massachusetts can seek funding to support technical assistance and development for small rural businesses. USDA Rural Development provides US $10,000 - US $500,000 for training, planning, revolving loan funds, facilities, and broader community and technology-based economic development projects in qualifying rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Massachusetts Human Services Funding via Yawkey Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 19, 2027
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing basic human needs and human services can access funding through Yawkey Foundation for discrete, timebound program or small capital projects, including equipment, up to Up to US $100,000. Grants prioritize direct services for vulnerable and underserved people in Eastern Massachusetts counties such as Suffolk, Middlesex, Essex, and others.
Yawkey Foundation
Sophia Romero Trust Grant
Applications due Sep 1, 2027
The Sophia Romero Trust Grant, established in 1948, focuses on enhancing health care and human services for underserved elders in Bristol County, Massachusetts. The trust primarily supports one-year grants aimed at improving access to primary care and health education. Organizations that meet basic community needs, especially those serving older women, are encouraged to apply. While general operating support is discouraged for public agencies, requests for program-related funding are welcome.
Sophia F Romero Tuw
Arts and Culture Funding for Nonprofits from Yawkey Foundation
Pre proposal due Sep 18, 2027
Arts and culture nonprofits serving Eastern Massachusetts communities can apply for Yawkey Foundation’s Program and Small Capital Grants, with awards up to US $100,000 for discrete, timebound projects or equipment needs. Small 501(c)(3) organizations providing direct cultural programs, especially in Gateway Cities, may be competitive applicants if they align with the foundation’s priorities.
Yawkey Foundation
Massachusetts Health Care Funding via Yawkey Foundation
Pre proposal due Sep 18, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing health care access, children’s mental health, or related services in Eastern Massachusetts can seek up to US $100,000 for discrete program or small capital needs. Yawkey Foundation supports timebound projects, equipment, or small capital improvements that advance direct services for vulnerable and underserved communities in its priority counties.
Yawkey Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Programs Funding via Schrafft Trust
Applications due Oct 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts supporting underserved youth ages 6–21 can apply for the William and Bertha Schrafft Charitable Trust’s program or general operating grants. Priority goes to small and medium community-based groups and schools in Boston and New Bedford offering youth development, academic enrichment, arts, or pathways to economic independence.
William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust
Human Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Essex County Community Foundation
Applications due Oct 16, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Greater Lawrence communities in Massachusetts can apply for $5,000 - $10,000 to support programs addressing hunger, clothing, shelter, and education. Grants from Essex County Community Foundation back program costs or capacity-building, with occasional operating support for small organizations, which may appeal to smaller Massachusetts nonprofits seeking essential-needs funding.
Essex County Community Foundation