What types of grants are available for nonprofits in Massachusetts?

The majority of grants available to Massachusetts nonprofits are funded by private organizations. State and local governments and corporations also provide funding for grants. Private Organizations: Private organizations provide 119 grant opportunities that support causes such as environmental conservation, sustainability, and health and medicine. State and Local Government: State and local government agencies support 71 grants and provide funding for agriculture, museums and cultural institutions, and homeland security. Corporations: Corporations fund 21 grants for Massachusetts nonprofits that support homelessness services, entrepreneurship, affordable housing, and more. Be sure to review all grant application requirements and deadlines to improve your chances of securing funding.

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Massachusetts Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Massachusetts grants for nonprofits provide funding to support innovation in education, technology, and public health. The following grants help organizations tackle challenges, promote sustainability, and enhance quality of life for communities across the state.

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Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

200+ Massachusetts grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

86 Massachusetts grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

65 Massachusetts grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

61 Massachusetts grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

200+ Massachusetts grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Youth Services

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Massachusetts grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

29.9%

25.9%

19.2%

24.9%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Massachusetts Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $25,000.

$250 $250 Min.

$25,000 $25 K Median

$176,939 $176.9 K Average

$5,400,000 $5.4 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

According to data from the IRS, funding for nonprofits in Massachusetts increased drastically from 2021 to 2022. The 20.67% increase saw funding amounts jump from $11.7B in 2021 to $14.1B in 2022. The most common grant focus areas in Massachusetts during this time were professional societies, associations, research institutes and/or public policy analysis, and alliance/advocacy organizations. Suffolk County, Middlesex County, and Norfolk County received the most funding across the state.

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When applying for funding, nonprofits in Massachusetts should be aware that of the available grants, 29.9% are due in Q1, while 25.9% are due in Q2. Fewer application deadlines fall in Q4 and Q3 as 24.9% and 19.2%, respectively, are due during these periods.

There are more than 200+ grants with a total of $27,071,721 in funding available to Massachusetts nonprofits. These grants, which have a median funding amount of $25,000, support organizations that address everyday challenges, promote sustainability, and enhance the quality of life for communities across the state.

The majority of grants available to Massachusetts nonprofits are funded by private organizations. State and local governments and corporations also provide funding for grants.

Private Organizations: Private organizations provide 119 grant opportunities that support causes such as environmental conservation, sustainability, and health and medicine.
State and Local Government: State and local government agencies support 71 grants and provide funding for agriculture, museums and cultural institutions, and homeland security.
Corporations: Corporations fund 21 grants for Massachusetts nonprofits that support homelessness services, entrepreneurship, affordable housing, and more.

Be sure to review all grant application requirements and deadlines to improve your chances of securing funding.

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MA Conservation Partnership Grant

Jill Barrett Research Award in Biology

ACT on Health Equity Community Solutions Challenge Grant

Professional Women in Construction - Boston Scholarship Fund

Tribal Cultural Council Program

Undergraduate Scholarship Program

FJ Brotherton Charitable Trust Grant

Shannon Community Safety Initiative Statewide Research Partner (MA)

Human Trafficking Enforcement and Training Grant Program (MA)

Massachusetts Nonprofit Security Grant Program (MA)

National Coastal Resilience Fund

Asian Community Fund

Extension Risk Management Education (ERME) Competitive Grants: Risk Management Education Projects

Innovation Career Pathways--Option 2: 0436: Planning Grant

Innovation Career Pathways--Option 1: 0419 Implementation Grant

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Humane Society of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Grant

State Traffic Safety Information System Improvements Grant Program (MA)

Child Passenger Safety Education and Assistance Program

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Massachusetts Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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200+ Massachusetts grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

86 Massachusetts grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

65 Massachusetts grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

61 Massachusetts grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

200+ Massachusetts grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Youth Services

Grant Deadline Distribution

Typical Funding Amounts

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