Massachusetts Safety Net: Strengthening Community Resilience Grants in Massachusetts (USA)
GrantID: 74378
Grant Funding Amount Low: $15,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This funding stream offers support to organizations and community groups providing critical assistance to residents facing sudden challenges—such as economic hardship, health emergencies, utility shut-offs, or childcare needs. Available to registered nonprofits (501(c)(3)s), town departments, and community coalitions—and open to newer efforts via fiscal sponsorship—these grants cannot be awarded to individuals or for-profit businesses.
Applicants can request up to $25,000 per project, with recent awards averaging around $20,000 and an overall program funding pool of approximately $400,000 per fiscal cycle. Grantees typically use funds to provide direct cash support, rental or utility assistance, food distribution, childcare access, healthcare access, mental health programs, translation services, education resources, and crisis-response operations (such as support after housing loss, a fire, or pandemic-related impact). These investments are designed to ensure health, safety, wellness, and a sense of belonging for community members in immediate need, addressing ongoing or emerging vulnerabilities.
A strong emphasis is placed on serving underserved populations and advancing equity. Priority may be given to groups led by or serving BIPOC individuals (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), as well as groups focused on critical life contexts—such as families with young children, immigrants, older adults, or residents with disabilities . This reflects a desire to both address urgent needs and confront systemic inequalities in the community .
Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis until funds are depleted, with most applicants notified within about three weeks (brooklinecommunity.org). Awarded funds support one-year programs, and recipients are expected to report on how their work benefits residents.
In short, this grant opportunity offers up to $25,000 per project to nonprofits and public entities, funding essential services and emergency support for residents in crisis, with a strong emphasis on equity and serving marginalized populations.
Eligible applicants in Massachusetts with a demonstrated commitment to Community Development & Services are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.
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