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Best Small Grants for Nonprofits in Massachusetts

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$5K

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Grant Insights : Small Grants for Nonprofits in Massachusetts

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

200+ Small grants for nonprofits in Massachusetts grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

96 Small grants for nonprofits in Massachusetts over $25K in average grant size

77 Small grants for nonprofits in Massachusetts over $50K in average grant size

59 Small grants for nonprofits in Massachusetts supporting general operating expenses

200+ Small grants for nonprofits in Massachusetts supporting programs / projects

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Human & Social Services

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Small grants for Nonprofits in Massachusetts?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
31.6%
Q2
25.7%
Q3
18.6%
Q4
24.1%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Small Grants for Nonprofits in Massachusetts?

Grants are most commonly $27,500.

$250 $250 Min.
$27,500 $27.5 K Median
$410,471 $410.5 K Average
$40,331,313 $40.3 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Massachusetts?

Grants are most commonly $124,010.

$124,010

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Small Grants for Nonprofits in Massachusetts year over year?

In 2024, funders in Massachusetts awarded a total of 105,825 grants.

2022 103,608

2023 102,118

2024 105,825

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Small Grants for Nonprofits in Massachusetts given out in Massachusetts, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Small Grants for Nonprofits in Massachusetts changing over time?

Funding has increased by 9.89%.

2022 $14,522,602,699

2023 $11,906,472,240
-18.01%

2024 $13,083,681,605
9.89%

Massachusetts Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Suffolk County, Middlesex County, and Norfolk County receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
Suffolk County $7,016,988,269
Middlesex County $2,770,808,615
Norfolk County $554,651,103
Essex County $369,041,706
Worcester County $299,030,165

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