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, including those in Massachusetts. Grants up to US $15,000 may benefit initiatives such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and other youth-focused efforts, including programs supporting girls and young women.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Massachusetts Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million offering arts or science programming can apply for the Hearst Foundations’ culture grants, awarding more than US $100,000 for program or capital support. Massachusetts organizations serving large audiences, including women and girls, may benefit, especially those focused on arts education, artist development, or STEAM initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Harold Grinspoon Foundation Jewish Culture Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Jewish organizations and individual organizers offering meaningful Jewish culture or community programs can access funding through Harold Grinspoon Foundation’s reimbursement-based Jewish Community Grants. Eligible events must occur in Western Massachusetts or Southern Vermont and emphasize impact, collaboration, and engaging under‑engaged individuals and families, including programs that highlight or celebrate women in Jewish life.
Harold Grinspoon Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits and other eligible charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community programs that advance equitable care and education. Focused on community health and welfare, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites groups, including those serving women and girls, to apply for support such as food access, healthcare for underserved populations, and STEM initiatives.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations serving children and youth in urban low-income communities in Massachusetts may be eligible for project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000, particularly in education and children’s health. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds U.S. entities whose work advances education, health, or family economic stability and aligns with its mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Massachusetts Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits can receive support for early childhood education and community economic development initiatives that serve low- and moderate-income families. PNC Foundation provides funding for programs such as early learning, workforce development, affordable housing, small business support, community services, and arts and culture, which may benefit organizations advancing opportunities for women and girls.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits serving women and girls with health, education, or humanitarian programs can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation, which supports marginalized communities worldwide. Organizations focused on women’s health, healthcare access, literacy, or related social services may be eligible if their work aligns with the foundation’s global human welfare mission.
Semnani Family Foundation
Massachusetts Women’s Services Funding via Theodore Edson Parker Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit or fiscally sponsored organizations serving Lowell, Massachusetts residents, especially women and girls and other under-served groups, can apply for mini-grants up to US $7,500 to address community needs. With a mission to build a more caring and equitable community, Theodore Edson Parker Foundation reviews these smaller requests quarterly.
Theodore Edson Parker Foundation
Social Service Grants for Massachusetts Nonprofits from Sailors Snug Harbor
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts coastal communities serving fishermen, their families, or low-income older adults can apply for Sailors Snug Harbor of Boston’s annual grants supporting social service programs and operations. Women- and girl-serving nonprofits may be eligible if their work addresses housing stability, independence, or other social service needs in areas like Gloucester, New Bedford, or Cape Cod.
Sailors Snug Harbor of Boston
Massachusetts Coastal Services Funding via Sailors Snug Harbor
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts that provide social services to fishermen, their families, and low-income elders can seek multi-year support to test or expand programs. With a mission to strengthen coastal communities, Sailors Snug Harbor of Boston offers operating, program, start-up, and special project funding, with preference for traditional fishing areas like Gloucester, New Bedford, and Cape Cod.
Sailors Snug Harbor of Boston
Women’s Senior Services Funding from Sophia Romero Trust
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Massachusetts nonprofits providing human services or health programs for underserved elders, especially older women in Bristol County, can access funding through Sophia Romero Trust for general operating, program support, and small program-related capital needs. Most awards are one-year grants supporting basic needs, primary care access, and community health education for vulnerable seniors.
Sophia F Romero Tuw
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Massachusetts can receive funding to tell powerful stories about their impact in preservation, education, or wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation supports storytelling projects that highlight work in areas like wildlife conservation, historic preservation, mental health, education, and community wellbeing; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Women and Community Services Funding from Parker Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) organizations serving Lowell residents through women’s and girls’ services, social programs, education, health, or community development can seek project and capital funding from the Theodore Edson Parker Foundation, with awards ranging from US $15,000 - US $50,000. Priority goes to under-served groups, including disadvantaged young women, children, the elderly, refugees, and immigrants.
Theodore Edson Parker Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving women, girls, and families through education, poverty relief, health, or related services in the Southern U.S. may be eligible for this funding. Robinson Foundation supports humanitarian, family, and youth-focused work; Massachusetts-based groups with programs reaching communities below the Mason-Dixon line can apply if they meet regional and tenure requirements.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Massachusetts Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Massachusetts may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships, especially if they engage Insperity employees, are Insperity clients, or serve communities where employees live and work. Insperity supports women- and girl-serving programs that fit these criteria and operate within its designated service areas.
Insperity
Massachusetts Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Diverse 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can apply for funding from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This flexible grant may benefit organizations whose programs serve women and girls within these broader focus areas.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities supporting education, environment, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment in Massachusetts communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities may be eligible for this funding. Focused on strengthening GP communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites locally based groups within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply; programs serving women and girls may qualify.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Professional Development Funding for OTS Members
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Focused on professional development for oligonucleotide researchers, the Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society invites current OTS members to apply for up to US $2,000 to support local meetings and networking events. Massachusetts organizers hosting women-in-science, diversity-focused, or junior scientist events that bring together multiple labs or institutions may be eligible.
Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Society
Southcoast Community Foundation Support for Women
Applications due Nov 17, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting women and children can receive up to US $5,000 for programs addressing child abuse, domestic violence, economic self-sufficiency, and basic needs through the Hawthorn Medical Associates Charitable Fund. Southcoast Community Foundation prioritizes services like prevention, treatment, shelters, hotlines, legal advocacy, employment training, and financial management across eligible counties.
Southcoast Community Foundation
Philanthropy Connection Operating Grants in Massachusetts
Letter of inquiry due Jan 9, 2027
Women- and girl-serving 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in Massachusetts seeking unrestricted operating support for poverty, education, health, or equity work may be eligible. With a mission to strengthen Greater Boston–area organizations, Philanthropy Connection provides general operating grants to nonprofits addressing issues like income inequality, employment readiness, wellness, and social or gender bias.
Philanthropy Connection Inc
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Massachusetts Community Programs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Massachusetts nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working on hunger relief, shelters, adult self-sufficiency, community development, or cultural enrichment may be eligible, with preference for sites near Ameriprise employee centers and strong volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Childcare Capital Funding from Franklin Square House
Applications due Jan 17, 2027
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) childcare centers seeking capital improvements can apply for grants up to US $100,000 to expand or upgrade facilities, furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Grants from Franklin Square House Foundation prioritize economically and racially integrated centers with at least 50% subsidized slots, strong administrative capacity, and readiness to create new childcare spaces for women and their children.
Franklin Square House Foundation Inc
Women and Girls Program Funding from Rebecca Pomroy Foundation
Applications due Mar 3, 2027
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) organizations offering health-building, educational, recreational, or counseling programs, especially for girls and young women, can apply for grants of US $2,000 - US $10,000 to support capital needs, operations, or special projects. Grants from Rebecca Pomroy Foundation particularly favor groups serving the Newton community and historically marginalized populations.
Rebecca Pomroy Foundation
Chickering Foundation Crisis Services Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Nonprofit agencies providing community-based services for women and children in crisis in Massachusetts can seek funding to improve health, safety, independence, and self-sufficiency. Chickering Foundation supports privately funded programs in Eastern Massachusetts counties that build long-term support networks, bridge gaps in government services, and raise awareness of underserved needs.
Chickering Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts that serve local communities can seek project, operating, or capital support for programs improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health, social services, or disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports efforts that benefit underserved and underrepresented individuals and families, which may include initiatives focused on women and girls.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Massachusetts Women’s Services Funding via Pierce Trust
Applications due May 1, 2027
Massachusetts nonprofits providing health and human services for women in reduced circumstances can access funding through the Katharine C. Pierce Trust, with typical one-year grants of US $10,000. Eligible programs include homecare for elderly women, adult day health, and emergency assistance for women facing homelessness, domestic violence, disabilities, or substance use disorders.
Pierce Katharine C Uw
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, recognizing collaborations that measurably improve lives. Programs serving women and girls may be eligible if they demonstrate exemplary cross-sector partnership, community impact, and potential to scale or be replicated in other communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation