Massachusetts Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Grants prioritize evidence-based initiatives with measurable outcomes, strong community collaboration, and diverse financial support. BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving organizations in Massachusetts may be especially interested if their work aligns with these focus areas.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs from the Dan Paul Foundation. Grants up to US $15,000 support efforts like early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, and refugee enrichment, and may benefit BIPOC-focused initiatives in Massachusetts and beyond.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions. Focused on innovative, systems-level change, this global opportunity may benefit Massachusetts BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving organizations working to improve outcomes for underserved communities.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Equity
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Massachusetts can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants. Grants up to Up to US $100,000 support innovative, early-stage solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities, which may benefit BIPOC-focused programs advancing education, jobs, or community resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Community Safety Grants in Massachusetts
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Massachusetts can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support auto and home safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–12 and higher education programs, which may benefit BIPOC communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Massachusetts Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Massachusetts with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants, with awards more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations serving broad audiences, especially those engaging youth, artist development, or STEAM education, may benefit, including groups focused on BIPOC communities.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Massachusetts
Nonprofit organizations working in health, education, or community services in Massachusetts can apply for funding to support programs like food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and preventative health initiatives. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations, including those serving BIPOC communities, to request support.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Massachusetts Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts communities where PNC operates can seek PNC Foundation support for early childhood education or economic and community development programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. Funding may benefit BIPOC-focused initiatives in areas like preschool education, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, workforce readiness, and neighborhood revitalization.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Nonprofit charities managing humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts projects in Massachusetts and worldwide can seek philanthropic support for high-quality, sustainable initiatives. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities deliver humanitarian and social services, science and education programs, community and environmental projects, and contemporary arts and culture activities, with local Roche affiliates funding work in their own countries.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. Programs serving BIPOC communities may be eligible if they address healthcare access, women’s and children’s health, disaster relief, literacy, or other human and social services within the foundation’s global focus areas.
Semnani Family Foundation
Performing Arts Grants for Nonprofits from New England Foundation for the Arts
Applications due Aug 3, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, tribal governments, and public agencies presenting performing arts can access funding through the New England Foundation for the Arts; awards up to US $15,000 support artist performances, readings, and screenings. New England-based organizations serving rural and BIPOC communities may be especially encouraged to apply for touring and community engagement projects.
New England Foundation For The Arts
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts and beyond can seek $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environmental, humanitarian, and arts and culture programs. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation favors smaller organizations and may support BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving initiatives that fit its causes.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) and aligned for-profit organizations in Massachusetts can seek storytelling support to showcase their impact across preservation, education, or wellness initiatives. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds projects that highlight work such as wildlife conservation, historic preservation, education, mental health, and community wellness, which may benefit BIPOC-focused programs and communities.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Grants for Massachusetts Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Massachusetts counties where Insperity employees live and work may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships. Insperity supports institutions needing financial help to meet service goals, and BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving nonprofits in these areas can apply once per year if they meet the engagement criteria.
Insperity
Massachusetts Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Diverse 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts can seek funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding projects that advance positive change. The Dudley T Dougherty Foundation supports charitable efforts that respect people, life, and the environment, so BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving nonprofits may be eligible if their work aligns with these priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts supporting basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services near TJX locations can seek program funding. The Tjx Foundation supports basic human needs, academic enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence; BIPOC-focused nonprofits within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Massachusetts can seek funding for environmental, human services, and related programs through the Lawrence Foundation; awards typically range from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help BIPOC-serving organizations with program or operating support, issued as unrestricted funds, when their work fits the foundation’s stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts offering community, educational, cultural, environmental, health, or social service programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds U.S.-based museums, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, wildlife and environmental efforts, and other community-based initiatives, including those serving BIPOC communities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Greater Worcester Community Foundation Support for Worcester BIPOC Arts
Letter of inquiry due Dec 2, 2026
Massachusetts BIPOC nonprofit cultural organizations and individual artists presenting projects at the Jean McDonough Arts Center can access funding for development, implementation, marketing, and venue use. Worcester County–based applicants are prioritized, with additional consideration for those with authentic ties or compelling reasons to present in Worcester, through the Greater Worcester Community Foundation’s JMAC Access Grant Program, awarding US $2,500 - US $14,250.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Public Art Justice Funding from New England Foundation for the Arts
Applications due Dec 3, 2026
Massachusetts-based BIPOC artists and community-rooted organizations creating public art in Massachusetts can access funding through New England Foundation for the Arts, with awards of US $15,000 - US $30,000. Projects must cultivate spatial justice, engage the public realm, and prioritize decolonizing or indigenizing spaces and disrupting harmful historic narratives in local communities.
New England Foundation For The Arts
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Massachusetts Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Massachusetts nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes with funding support. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations serving U.S. clients, including BIPOC communities, may apply for programs in hunger relief, shelters and supportive housing, workforce readiness, financial literacy, arts education, and neighborhood or economic development.
Ameriprise Financial
Massachusetts Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Massachusetts nonprofits serving BIPOC communities through education, social services, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental programs can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations may request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one year of project support, following an LOI and full application process within the October–March grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
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 Massachusetts and other U.S. nonprofits introduce or expand mindfulness and contemplative Christian meditation programs for underserved communities, including BIPOC. Eligible educational, human service, healthcare, and similar entities can receive US $3,000 - US $5,000 for short-term projects like courses, retreats, teacher development, curricula, materials, and evaluation research.
Trust for the Meditation Process
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health and social services, or disaster relief in communities with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports programs that benefit underserved and underrepresented individuals and families, which can include BIPOC communities in Massachusetts where eligibility criteria are met.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Massachusetts Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts serving youth, families, or communities can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs in education, housing, food security, and environmental stewardship. BIPOC-led or BIPOC-serving organizations may be especially competitive if their work aligns with these focus areas.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Massachusetts Clean Air Funding via City of Boston
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts working on community projects in Boston can apply for City of Boston’s Community Clean Air Grant Program; awards up to US $200,000 for initiatives that cut local air pollution or greenhouse gases, improve health impacts, or build community capacity, particularly benefiting vulnerable and BIPOC residents.
City of Boston