Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs, including those in Massachusetts, can seek support for new approaches to social problems. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations developing creative solutions across areas like health, community development, literacy, and public safety; interested groups may begin with a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
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 worldwide, including Massachusetts, from the Dan Paul Foundation. Grants up to US $15,000 may support early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, refugee enrichment, scholarships, and related youth-focused initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits in Massachusetts tackling urgent social or environmental challenges can seek up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved communities, this three-year support combines unrestricted capital with intensive capacity-building and a global peer community, which may benefit faith-based organizations with measurable, systems-level impact.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Massachusetts Arts and Culture Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for more than US $100,000 from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation to support arts and culture programs, capital needs, or limited general support. Massachusetts museums, performing arts organizations, arts schools, and STEAM education programs may be eligible if they reach large audiences and show lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits and similar charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, or community initiatives that fit Labcorp Charitable Foundation’s priorities. Focused on community well-being, the foundation invites programs such as food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which may include faith-based organizations meeting these criteria.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Opportunity Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Massachusetts organizations serving urban children and youth through education, health, or family economic stability projects can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, faith-based groups, and other eligible entities working in the U.S., India, or South Africa that align with its mission and values.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Charitable organizations in Massachusetts and worldwide can seek funding for humanitarian, educational, environmental, and arts initiatives that promote sustainable development and community benefit. Grants from Roche help accredited charities manage high-quality projects, including youth services, primary health care, STEM education, disaster relief, and contemporary arts, through local Roche affiliates operating in their own countries.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts faith-based and community nonprofits focused on health, education, or humanitarian relief can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable people. Organizations working locally or internationally on healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, literacy, or related human services may be eligible under this global grantmaking portfolio.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Massachusetts Organizations
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs that operate within the U.S. may be eligible. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help tax-exempt organizations with broadly beneficial, well-managed services, which can include faith-based or religious initiatives that meet these criteria.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Sponsorship Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts can seek sponsorship support for programs advancing economic mobility, basic needs, workforce development, community development, arts, environment, and inclusion. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit faith-based groups whose initiatives preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, or strengthen diverse, vibrant communities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s US $5,000 - US $250,000 grants, including groups in Massachusetts. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability support, and disaster relief programs worldwide; faith-based organizations may be eligible if they are non-sectarian and not affiliated with religious institutions.
Gupta Family Foundation
Multi-Issue Funding for 501(c)(3)s from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for children, education, humanitarian aid, animals, environment, or arts and culture can apply for Hansen Family Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000. With a mission to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, it welcomes faith-based Massachusetts organizations that meet its mission and size criteria.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations seeking to tell impactful stories about preservation, education, or wellness work may be eligible for the Storytelling Grant, with awards of More than US $50,000. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation currently accepts unsolicited applications only from wildlife conservation nonprofits, which can use funds to showcase their community impact.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Insperity Grants for Massachusetts Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or sponsorships, including faith-based charities with non-discriminatory social programs. Insperity supports organizations in Suffolk County that engage its employees, are clients, or strengthen local communities through philanthropic grants and event sponsorships.
Insperity
Massachusetts Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits with support for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding initiatives. Faith-based organizations that hold charitable nonprofit status and run programs in these areas may be eligible to apply for this broadly focused grant opportunity.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Faith-based and other 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities in Massachusetts communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on community well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations to propose initiatives that improve quality of life where the company operates.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports community-focused initiatives, and faith-based groups may be eligible if they meet mission alignment and nondiscrimination requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Massachusetts can seek unrestricted funding for environmental and human services programs through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help faith-based or community-focused organizations cover program or general operating costs within its stated areas of interest.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. nonprofit organizations can seek funding for community programs, education, arts, health facilities, environmental and wildlife efforts, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities, including those based in Massachusetts. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $20,000, especially where modest grants can make a significant impact and may benefit faith-connected community initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Massachusetts Service Alliance Grants for Massachusetts Service
Letter of inquiry due Dec 19, 2026
Massachusetts nonprofits, schools, local agencies, and community or faith-based groups in Massachusetts can apply for Massachusetts Service Alliance’s AmeriCorps planning and host site support; awards fund developing or operating AmeriCorps programs. Funding helps organizations recruit, train, and manage AmeriCorps members to address community needs like education, environment, public safety, and economic opportunity.
Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Massachusetts Basic Needs
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants to support hunger relief, shelter, self-sufficiency, and local development programs. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with funding that prioritizes active Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer engagement, with preference for key employee center communities like Boston.
Ameriprise Financial
Massachusetts Security Funding via Office of Grants
Letter of inquiry due Jan 27, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts, including faith-based institutions, can apply for the Massachusetts Nonprofit Security Grant Program for up to US $75,000 to improve building safety and security. Grants from the Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research support one-time, cost-effective projects addressing high-priority security gaps, with priority for applicants facing terrorism or hate-crime threats.
Massachusetts Office of Grants and Research (OGR)
Massachusetts Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Massachusetts faith-based and other 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $25,000. Grants are typically for one year and primarily support U.S.-based projects, with one application allowed per organization annually.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Massachusetts Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts working on youth education, family services, food security, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Faith-based organizations that meet these criteria may be competitive for support to expand community-focused programs.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
US $500,000 - US $550,000
Massachusetts Education Grants for Adult Tutoring
Applications due May 11, 2027
Faith-based and other nonprofit adult education providers in Massachusetts can use this grant to deliver one-to-one volunteer tutoring in ABE, ESOL, and literacy/numeracy skills. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education supports a single statewide program, awarding US $500,000 - US $550,000 for intensive volunteer-led instruction and related staffing, materials, and support services.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
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 address significant social issues. Faith-based or religion-focused nonprofits may be eligible if they work as equal partners with public, private, or social sector leaders to measurably improve lives and communities in the U.S.
Mutual Of America Foundation