Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Grants for Massachusetts Education
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving educational and human service needs can seek $1,000 - $7,500 for scholarships, youth programs, summer camps, and related support. Focused on education and welfare, Agnes M. Lindsay Trust also funds capital and operating projects for youth, families, seniors, and vulnerable populations in its New England service area.
Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
Highland Street Foundation Support for Massachusetts Education
Massachusetts education and youth-focused nonprofits can seek program support, especially for education, youth programming and mentoring, housing and homelessness prevention, environment, healthcare, and the arts. Focused on children and families, Highland Street Foundation primarily funds Massachusetts organizations, accepting one letter of inquiry per year from groups that first complete its online eligibility quiz.
Highland Street Foundation
Amgen Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Education
Nonprofit organizations and eligible public entities running education, humanitarian, or community programs in Massachusetts can seek non-healthcare donations and sponsorships to support charitable activities. Amgen Foundation provides U.S. education and community organizations, including those in the Greater Boston Area, with funding that benefits local communities and broader social needs.
The Amgen Foundation Inc
Sustainability Project Grants for Nonprofits from Green Mountain Energy
Education-focused nonprofits in Massachusetts and other eligible states can seek US $50,000 - US $400,000 from Green Mountain Energy’s Sun Club Sustainability Grant for impactful environmental projects. Focus areas include renewable energy, energy efficiency, clean transportation, education and awareness, resource conservation, and sustainable agriculture, with funding decisions based on environmental, social, and financial impact.
Green Mountain Energy
Capital Project Grants for Nonprofits from Yawkey Foundation
Education, health, human services, arts, conservation, and youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits planning major capital projects in Massachusetts or Georgetown County, South Carolina can apply for Yawkey Foundation’s Transformational Capital Grants, with awards up to US $5,000,000. With a mission to strengthen direct services, the foundation supports development of physical spaces that expand high-quality, impactful programs.
Yawkey Foundation
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Education Grants in Massachusetts
Letter of inquiry due Aug 10, 2026
Focused on education, the Mabel Louise Riley Foundation invites Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving primarily Boston residents to seek US $50,000 - US $100,000 for new, expansion, or capital projects. Priority goes to programs for low-income children, youth, and families, including education, human services, neighborhood revitalization, arts access, foster care support, job training, and affordable housing.
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Education Funding via Schrafft Trust
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts supporting underserved youth education and development can apply for the Schrafft Charitable Trust’s program or general operating grants. Funding prioritizes small to medium community-based groups and schools in Boston and New Bedford offering academic enrichment, arts, after-school or summer programs, and pathways to economic independence for ages 6–21.
William E Schrafft & Bertha E Schrafft Charitable Trust
Environmental Conservation Grants for Nonprofits from Island Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on environmental conservation and related education in coastal Massachusetts, Maine, and Rhode Island can receive general operating or project support to protect marine and coastal resources. Grants from Island Foundation help groups working on climate change, sustainable fisheries and agriculture, conservation capacity-building, and environmental justice, including initiatives in Southeastern Massachusetts communities.
Island Foundation
Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Health Capacity
Applications due Sep 8, 2026
Massachusetts education and community-based nonprofits serving low-income or otherwise marginalized residents can seek one-time capacity-building support to strengthen health-related work through the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation Catalyst Fund. Grants up to US $7,500 support planning, infrastructure, technology, training, or similar activities that expand access to health and health care, which may benefit education-focused organizations.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
US $30,000 - US $1,000,000
Cummings Foundation Education Grants in Massachusetts
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing local services in Middlesex, Essex, Suffolk, or select Norfolk County communities in Massachusetts can seek multi-year general operating support for mission-related needs. Grants from Cummings Foundation help organizations working in education, human services, healthcare, and fairness and justice with US $30,000 - US $1,000,000 in flexible funding.
Cummings Foundation Inc.
Horne Family Charitable Foundation Education Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Education-focused human services nonprofits in Massachusetts’ Greater Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire can receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for general operating support, capacity building, or specific program initiatives from the Horne Family Charitable Foundation. Organizations serving at-risk youth, homeless, underprivileged, aging populations, or trauma and abuse survivors may be especially competitive within its rotating priority areas.
Horne Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Education and Basic Needs Funding from McCarthy Family Foundation
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Education, food, health, and housing nonprofits in Massachusetts can seek funding for general operating, program support, or program-enabling capital improvements. Focused on core community needs, the McCarthy Family Foundation gives preference to organizations serving communities north of Boston, which may include education-focused nonprofits in Lynn, Salem, Beverly, Peabody, Gloucester, Ipswich, Newburyport, and Salisbury.
Mccarthy Family Foundation
Education and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits serving education, community development, health, human services, cultural programs, or veterans in communities where Penn National Gaming operates can apply for Penn National Gaming Foundation grants. Massachusetts education nonprofits located in Norfolk County may be eligible if they align with these focus areas and are in an eligible host community.
Penn National Gaming
Massachusetts Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts can seek $2,500 - $5,000 for planning, education, and outreach projects in historic preservation, including studies, design guidelines, and community forums. National Trust for Historic Preservation funding may benefit education-focused nonprofits incorporating preservation programming or public education about historic places.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
College Success Funding from Balfour Foundation
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Massachusetts education nonprofits and other eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, municipalities, Tribal and religious organizations working in New England can seek support for programs that boost college readiness, access, and completion for underserved students. The Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation prioritizes multi-year, catalytic projects, including research on post-secondary completion and select pre-K–12 system reform efforts.
Lloyd G. Balfour Foundation
New England Biolabs Foundation Support for Environmental Education
Letter of inquiry due Dec 5, 2026
Massachusetts education nonprofits focused on environmental learning, conservation, or community-based stewardship projects can access funding through the New England Biolabs Foundation. Eligible organizations include those working in coastal North Shore communities on environmental education, arts that promote environmental protection or inclusion, and initiatives that engage residents in caring for local land and seascapes.
New England Biolabs Foundation
Mass Cultural Council Grants for Massachusetts Cultural Facilities
Applications due Dec 12, 2026
Nonprofit cultural organizations, municipalities, and higher education institutions in Massachusetts can apply for Mass Cultural Council’s Cultural Facilities Fund to plan, renovate, expand, or repair cultural facilities. Funding supports capital projects and planning studies, and education-focused museums, theaters, and similar venues that serve the public may be eligible if they meet cultural use and community access requirements.
Mass Cultural Council
Massachusetts Service Alliance Grants for Education
Letter of inquiry due Dec 19, 2026
Massachusetts nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community or faith-based groups developing education or workforce readiness service programs in Massachusetts can apply for Massachusetts Service Alliance’s AmeriCorps planning grants. Funding supports creating new AmeriCorps programs that recruit, train, and manage members to address unmet community needs, which may benefit education-focused organizations.
Massachusetts Service Alliance Inc
State Street Foundation Education Grants in Massachusetts
Letter of inquiry due Dec 31, 2026
Education and workforce nonprofits in Massachusetts communities where State Street operates can seek general operating support to advance educational achievement and employability for people aged 14 and over. With a mission to promote economic opportunity, State Street Foundation provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations and accredited schools that demonstrate measurable outcomes and a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
State Street Foundation Inc
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Massachusetts Education
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Massachusetts education nonprofits with funding for programs in financial literacy, life skills training, workforce readiness, and arts education. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations that align with its basic needs or community vitality focus areas and demonstrate Ameriprise volunteer engagement may be eligible to apply.
Ameriprise Financial
Smith Family Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Capital Needs
Applications due Jan 20, 2027
Tax-exempt nonprofits in Greater Boston and Eastern Massachusetts Gateway Cities can seek US $25,000 - US $100,000 for one-time capital expenses such as vehicles, equipment, technology, or facility improvements. Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation prioritizes organizations in low-income communities, especially those focused on human services, youth development, economic mobility, and related education-focused programming.
Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation
US $250,000 - US $1,000,000
Yawkey Foundation Support for Massachusetts Education
Letter of inquiry due Jan 23, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing direct services in Eastern Massachusetts can seek $250,000 to $1,000,000 Strategic Investment Grants to implement board-approved plans for strategic growth. Focused on health care, education, human services, youth athletics, arts and culture, and conservation, Yawkey Foundation supports regional expansion, collaborations, and mergers within its priority counties and Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Yawkey Foundation
Massachusetts Community Services Funding via MGM Resorts Foundation
Applications due Mar 8, 2027
Nonprofit organizations serving people in western Massachusetts with housing, education, family, or other human services can apply for MGM Resorts Foundation’s Community Grant Fund. Grants support one-year programs in areas like K–12 education, workforce development, food insecurity, health and wellness, homelessness, seniors, and veterans, decided by regional employee councils.
MGM Resorts Foundation
Mindfulness Education Grants for Nonprofits from Trust for the Meditation Process
Full proposal due Apr 1, 2027
Education and human service nonprofits in Massachusetts introducing or expanding meditation or mindfulness programs can apply for US $3,000 - US $5,000 project grants to support short-term, high-impact initiatives. Grants from Trust for the Meditation Process fund contemplative Christianity and secular mindfulness education, including courses, curriculum, teacher development, research, and resources, especially for underserved populations.
Trust for the Meditation Process
Harold Brooks Foundation Support for Massachusetts Education
Applications due Apr 2, 2027
Education and human services nonprofits serving Massachusetts South Shore communities can apply for the Harold Brooks Foundation’s program, project, or general operating support. Organizations in towns such as Braintree, Brockton, Plymouth, and Quincy may be eligible, especially those addressing education, health, mental health, housing, food, agriculture, and nutrition for underserved residents.
Tr Ua Harold Brooks Foundation
Organizational Capacity Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due May 4, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in North Central Massachusetts seeking small capital improvements can apply for organizational development support to strengthen efficiency and effectiveness. Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts funds items like furniture, equipment, technology, and facility improvements, and education-focused nonprofits in Massachusetts may be eligible if their projects fit these objectives and regional guidelines.
Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
Massachusetts Human Services Funding via Yawkey Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jun 19, 2027
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts that also provide human services like basic needs or social services can access funding through Yawkey Foundation for discrete, timebound program or small capital needs, including equipment. Grants up to US $100,000 prioritize direct services for vulnerable and underserved communities in Eastern Massachusetts counties and Georgetown County, South Carolina.
Yawkey Foundation