Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs in Massachusetts may be eligible for support to develop or expand their work. Creag Foundation supports creative approaches to societal issues and invites letters of inquiry from smaller or evolving organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Innovation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience challenges in Massachusetts and beyond can seek up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage programs. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving predominantly economically underserved communities pilot or scale tech-enabled solutions with strong potential for social impact.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Grants in Massachusetts
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Massachusetts can receive funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness and recovery, community revitalization, financial literacy, and K–12 or higher education, which may benefit organizations connected to fisheries communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits and humanitarian organizations supporting health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation. Grants may benefit programs such as healthcare access, pediatric and women’s health, literacy, social services, or humanitarian aid. Fisheries-related groups with aligned community health or social service initiatives may be eligible within this broader focus.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Massachusetts Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts seeking support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs that benefit U.S. communities may be eligible for this funding. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help organizations with broadly impactful, well-managed services; fisheries-related nonprofits whose work fits these categories may qualify if all funded activities occur within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working on community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support to strengthen local communities. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit fisheries-related nonprofits whose programs advance neighborhood preservation, jobs, housing, or hunger relief in low- and moderate-income areas.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Fisheries Grants for Massachusetts
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution provides Massachusetts fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal research programs with US $1,000 - US $5,000 in Program Development funds for small research, extension, education, and outreach projects. Massachusetts-based institutions whose work supports healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries, environmental literacy, or resilient coastal communities may be eligible for these seed grants.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Massachusetts, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s humanitarian and social services grants. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities worldwide with US $5,000 - US $250,000 for poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and related human and social services programs.
Gupta Family Foundation
Lobster Research Funding for Fisheries from Mid-Atlantic Sea Grant
Full proposal due Aug 8, 2026
Massachusetts fisheries organizations and research partners can access funding through Mid-Atlantic Sea Grant’s American Lobster Initiative Collaborative Research program to conduct actionable science for the American lobster industry. Eligible teams must be co-led by a researcher and an industry or community representative, and may receive up to US $100,000 for collaborative projects addressing ecological, regulatory, or socio-economic fishery challenges.
Mid-Atlantic Sea Grant
Fisheries and Coastal Grants for Nonprofits from Island Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on fisheries, marine, and coastal conservation in Massachusetts, especially in Southeastern counties, can apply for funding to support projects or general operations. Grants from Island Foundation help Massachusetts groups advance sustainable fisheries, working waterfronts, climate resilience, environmental justice, and community-based marine and coastal resource protection.
Island Foundation
Humanitarian and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
With a mission to support life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for children, education, animals, environmental, humanitarian, and arts and culture projects. U.S.-based organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may be eligible, including those whose work intersects fisheries or marine environments.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Conservation Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Wildlife conservation and environmental nonprofits in Massachusetts can seek the Storytelling Grant to fund high-quality communications that showcase their real-world impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation awards more than US $50,000 to 501(c)(3) or aligned for-profit organizations working in preservation, education, or wellness, which may include fisheries-related conservation and outdoor initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Conservation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern region with programs in nature and wildlife conservation or related environmental work can apply for project support; capital projects are excluded. Robinson Foundation supports efforts that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and create tangible, meaningful impact, which may benefit fisheries-related conservation groups connected to Massachusetts partners operating in the South.
Robinson Foundation
Habitat Restoration Funding from Massachusetts EEA
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Owners of conserved private or municipal lands in Massachusetts can receive US $5,000 - US $75,000 for on-the-ground wildlife habitat restoration and management projects. Grants from Massachusetts Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs help support activities like invasive control, prescribed burning, tree clearing, and aquatic habitat improvements that may benefit fisheries and other species.
Massachusetts Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Massachusetts Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Massachusetts can seek support for their charitable programs. Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit fisheries-related initiatives fitting these priorities, helping organizations address environmental and community needs in a changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities can seek funding for education, environmental, entrepreneurship, or community enrichment projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites organizations located within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply; fisheries-related community or education efforts may be eligible.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working on basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services and located within 15 miles of a TJX site may be eligible for funding. The TJX Foundation supports programs that help vulnerable families and children access food, clothing, shelter, enrichment, and safety resources.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Grants from Lawrence Foundation help Massachusetts 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries fund environmental, human services, disaster relief, and other eligible programs. U.S.-headquartered organizations, including those working on fisheries-related environmental projects, can request unrestricted general operating or project support, with typical awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts and across the U.S. can seek funding for community-based programs, education, arts, health facilities, environmental conservation, and wildlife protection. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $20,000, which may benefit groups whose fisheries or coastal initiatives intersect with youth, seniors, disability services, or cultural programming.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
New England Biolabs Foundation Support for Fisheries
Letter of inquiry due Dec 5, 2026
Massachusetts fisheries and coastal conservation nonprofits can access funding through New England Biolabs Foundation for community-based projects in coastal communities along the North Shore. Eligible projects include conserving marine biodiversity, sustaining healthy reefs and fisheries, supporting food sovereignty, and using arts or education to promote environmental protection and community inclusion; an LOI is required before a full proposal.
New England Biolabs Foundation
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Grants for Massachusetts Fisheries
Pre proposal due Jan 25, 2027
Academic, research, and educational institutions in Massachusetts can seek up to US $250,000 for two-year projects addressing coastal and marine issues, including fisheries and aquaculture. Grants from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution help Massachusetts fisheries and related programs advance healthy coastal ecosystems, sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, environmental literacy, workforce development, and resilient coastal communities, with required non-federal matching funds.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI)
Northeastern University Grants for Massachusetts Fisheries
Applications due Mar 3, 2027
Undergraduate students pursuing environmental science or fisheries-related research in Massachusetts can receive paid summer research positions and mentorship through Northeastern University’s Jill Barrett Research Award in Biology. Northeastern University supports projects at its Boston/Nahant Marine Science Center or Mills College Oakland campus, offering housing in Oakland and professional development, conference support, and presentation training.
Northeastern University
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in Massachusetts and other areas with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence can seek project, operating, or capital support for economic stability, workforce development, health, and disaster relief programs. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation prioritizes underserved and underrepresented individuals and families, including efforts that may intersect with coastal or fisheries-dependent communities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Massachusetts Fisheries Research Funding via MassCEC
Applications due Apr 29, 2027
Massachusetts fisheries and marine research organizations can access funding through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center for projects studying offshore wind impacts and related ocean science. Grants of US $50,000 - US $500,000 support work on fisheries in Southern New England lease areas, wildlife and habitat, regional transmission planning, Gulf of Maine monitoring, and communicating existing science.
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game Support for Massachusetts Biodiversity Projects
Applications due Jun 25, 2027
Massachusetts environmental and community organizations working on biodiversity conservation, habitat restoration, or greening projects in Massachusetts can access funding through the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game; awards US $20,000 - US $150,000 for on-the-ground efforts. Fisheries-related initiatives that help protect, restore, sustain, or connect local ecosystems may be eligible.
Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (DFG)
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, which honors collaborative efforts addressing significant social issues. U.S. nonprofits working on fisheries-related initiatives may be eligible if they demonstrate exemplary, model partnerships with public, private, or social sector leaders.
Mutual Of America Foundation