Community-Focused Funding for Inclusive Local Projects in Massachusetts (USA)
GrantID: 18432
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This grant program provides funding across a regional context and is open to nonprofits, small businesses, community groups, and individuals depending on the project type. Funding may be available statewide, with a particular focus on communities in and around one town in eastern Massachusetts.
Grants typically range from several hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars per award, while larger multi-year projects or capital efforts might receive tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars if aligned with planning priorities. Applicants may include local nonprofits, cultural organizations, or individuals presenting proposed cultural or educational programs, as well as municipal partners pursuing physical restoration or community infrastructure initiatives. Small business applicants working on community-oriented ventures may also be eligible in some cases.
The funds are intended to support a variety of public‑interest activities: enhancements to cultural life such as performances, art exhibits, lectures, science and humanities programming; preservation or restoration of historic sites, community open spaces, recreation facilities; expansion of affordable housing; planning or design work on resilience, climate adaptation, or recreation infrastructure projects. Eligible uses range from paying for artists, speakers, planning consultants, or project materials, to public programming and design studies. The spirit of the awards centers on community benefit, accessibility, and leveraging additional public or private support.
Individual cultural projects often receive smaller amounts—typically between $500 and $1,800—while major infrastructure or preservation proposals tied to housing, open space, or municipal capital projects may secure far more. Offers are generally made annually in alignment with a fiscal cycle, with smaller grants re‑awarded each year and major projects considered on a cycle tied to planning budgets. Applicants are encouraged to apply during the designated window each fall or early winter. Though nonprofits and individuals may apply, out‑of‑town applicants may need sponsorship by a local community organization. The overall intent is to foster high‑quality, inclusive projects that enrich residents and align with long‑term local planning goals.
Organizations and individuals based in Massachusetts who are engaged in Aging/Seniors may be eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To discover more grants that align with your mission and objectives, visit The Grant Portal and explore listings using the Search Grant tool.
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