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 support community-based initiatives that demonstrate clear need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and diversified financial support, and may be a fit for grassroots organizations working with youth, child welfare, or children with disabilities.
Costco Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first, mission-driven for-profits tackling urgent social or environmental problems can receive up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building support to scale. Focused on scalable social impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites organizations in priority regions, including the U.S., whose models benefit underserved communities and can reach at least 10,000 people.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Community Grants in Massachusetts
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and 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, neighborhood revitalization, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K-12 and higher education, including STEM and career pathways.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Massachusetts Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including those in Massachusetts, can apply for the William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Funding supports programs, capital projects, and limited general or endowment support, with preference for youth engagement, arts education, and STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Massachusetts
Grassroots 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations in Massachusetts can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives. Focused on equitable care and education, Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports food pantries, healthcare and patient services for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle efforts, offering opportunities that may benefit local grassroots groups.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations supporting urban low-income children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability in Massachusetts can access funding through the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Grants of more than US $50,000 support project implementation or scaling for programs based in the U.S., India, or South Africa and may benefit grassroots initiatives.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Massachusetts Community Programs
Grassroots and other accredited charities in Massachusetts and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, education, community, environmental, and contemporary arts projects; awards are managed locally by Roche affiliate offices. Grants from La Roche help organizations that promote sustainable development, engage employees, and partner with local authorities on high-quality, innovative initiatives.
La Roche, Inc.
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on housing, jobs, hunger, or community development can seek sponsorship support for programs that advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Charitable Foundation also considers initiatives in arts and culture, environment, diversity and inclusion, and other efforts that strengthen low- and moderate-income communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Community Services Funding from Town Fair Tire Foundation
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) organizations providing social, health, education, poverty alleviation, or community services in Massachusetts may be eligible for this support. With a mission to strengthen communities and improve quality of life, Town Fair Tire Foundation provides New England nonprofits with program, general operating, capital, and multi-year or matching grants that encourage “pay-it-forward” impact.
Town Fair Tire Foundation Inc
Haymarket People's Fund Support for Massachusetts Organizing
Grassroots social justice and environmental justice organizations in Massachusetts and the broader New England region can seek up to US $5,000 to respond quickly to unforeseen crises or organizing opportunities. Haymarket People's Fund prioritizes people of color-led groups under $400,000 budgets and funds both incorporated and unincorporated groups engaged in charitable or educational activities.
Haymarket People's Fund
Grassroots Justice Funding for Massachusetts Nonprofits from Lenny Zakim Fund
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts working on social, economic, or racial justice can apply for general operating grants up to US $20,000 to support programs in eastern Massachusetts. Grants from the Lenny Zakim Fund help small, under-resourced organizations advance youth development, basic needs, immigrant and refugee support, health access, LGBTQIA services, and civil and human rights advocacy.
The Lenny Zakim Fund
Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Health Capacity
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) grassroots and community-based organizations serving low-income and vulnerable residents can access funding to build health-related capacity and infrastructure. Through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Catalyst Fund, one-time, non-renewable grants up to US $7,500 support planning, training, technology, and other activities that expand access to health and health care statewide.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Grassroots Program Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can seek US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environment, humanitarian needs, and arts and culture, including work in Massachusetts. With a mission to advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation considers requests from grassroots organizations worldwide.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Massachusetts can seek storytelling funding to showcase their community impact across preservation, education, or wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports projects such as wildlife conservation, historic preservation, early childhood education, mental health, and related efforts, with awards of more than US $50,000 for compelling impact stories.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for programs in animal welfare, children and families, education, health, poverty relief, disaster response, conservation, veterans, and religious or spiritual work. Robinson Foundation supports single-year, non-capital projects; grassroots groups active at least three years, including those in Massachusetts’ southern-focused networks, may be eligible.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Massachusetts Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations providing community services in Massachusetts can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support their service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports charities that are Insperity clients, engage its employees, or serve communities where its employees live and work; organizations may apply once per year.
Insperity
Massachusetts Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Massachusetts can access funding through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation to support their charitable programs. This national “foundation for all” may benefit grassroots groups advancing people, planet, and community-focused initiatives in the state.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
TJX Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts can seek funding for basic needs, academic enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs serving vulnerable families and children. The Tjx Foundation supports these efforts for organizations located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office that meet its mission and nondiscrimination requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environment and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in Massachusetts can apply for unrestricted program or operating support in environment and human services, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help eligible organizations, including those working at the grassroots level, fund projects within its stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community-based programs, education, arts, health, or environmental initiatives, including those in Massachusetts, can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 in funding from the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation. Grants can assist museums, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, workforce training, and conservation efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Research Event Funding for OTS Members
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Academic or industry OTS members organizing grassroots, local meetings can apply for Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society Local Delivery Grants to support oligonucleotide research events. Focused on professional development and networking, this funding can help Massachusetts organizers host symposia, networking events, seminar series, or diversity-focused programs for researchers, especially junior scientists.
Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Massachusetts Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Massachusetts grassroots and other 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven initiatives. U.S.-based nonprofits working on hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, arts access, or neighborhood and economic development may be eligible, especially where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Grassroots and other U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, including Massachusetts, can seek project, operating, or capital support for community-focused programs. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation prioritizes initiatives in economic stability and mobility, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief that improve quality of life for underserved individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Massachusetts Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Grassroots and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, offering US $30,000 - US $350,000 for youth education, housing, food security, and environmental programs. Organizations serving underserved youth and families through community-based initiatives may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
Mutual of America Foundation Grants for Partnerships
Applications due Jul 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts with strong, replicable community partnerships can apply for Mutual of America Foundation’s national Community Partnership Award, which honors exemplary cross-sector collaborations. Six U.S. nonprofits are selected annually, recognizing partnerships that measurably improve lives, address significant social issues, and can be scaled or replicated in other communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation