Massachusetts Community Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding via Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Grants support evidence-based projects with measurable outcomes and strong community collaboration. Organizations working on land conservation that also deliver qualifying community or youth services near Costco locations may be eligible.
Costco Foundation
Scalable Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 over three years for scalable, impact-driven solutions. Focused on bold, systems-oriented models, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation invites ventures in places like Massachusetts whose work may intersect with land and habitat conservation to apply.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Mattina R. Proctor Support for Arts Education
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) organizations with projects in arts, music, education, healthcare, or environmental stewardship can apply for grants of US $2,500 - US $50,000 to support specific, need-based initiatives. Grants from Mattina R. Proctor Foundation help Massachusetts groups, including those working on land protection in Midcoast Maine, with projects where major foundation support is critical.
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Poverty Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for low-income urban youth in Massachusetts and other eligible regions can seek project or scaling support from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation; awards are more than US $50,000 and must be under 25% of project budgets.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Open Space Institute Grants for Massachusetts Conservation
Nonprofit conservation organizations protecting land or habitat in Massachusetts and other Northeast focus areas can access funding through Open Space Institute for acquiring climate-resilient land or conservation easements. Support includes capital grants, limited transactional costs, and short-term low-interest loans for projects in designated resilient focus areas meeting OSI’s science-based criteria and match requirements.
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc.
Massachusetts Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
PNC Foundation provides Massachusetts nonprofit organizations with funding for early childhood education and community economic development, especially benefiting low- and moderate-income families. Eligible 501(c)(3)s in PNC service communities may support neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing counseling, small business assistance, arts and culture, or community services, which can complement broader land and habitat conservation efforts.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits and humanitarian organizations addressing health, education, or disaster relief for marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation. Grants support programs such as healthcare access, women’s and children’s health, literacy, and humanitarian aid. Organizations working in these areas, including those whose conservation work intersects human welfare, may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts seeking support for community development, basic needs, or environmental initiatives can apply for sponsorship funding that advances economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation supports projects such as preserving neighborhoods, workforce education, hunger and shelter services, arts and culture, environmental efforts, and diversity and inclusion, which may benefit land and habitat conservation work.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those in Massachusetts, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000 to support humanitarian and social services programs. Eligible 501(c)(3)s or qualifying foreign entities must be non-sectarian, relatively small (US $300,000–$3,000,000 revenue), and ensure most funds reach beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
US $800,000 - US $10,000,000
Amelia Peabody Support for Massachusetts Conservation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Massachusetts nonprofit organizations planning capital projects or capital purchases in land and habitat conservation can apply for the Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund, with awards from US $800,000 - US $10,000,000. Eligible projects must be well-planned, demonstrate strong community support, and show significant, lasting impact for the areas and people served.
Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund
Environmental Conservation Grants for Nonprofits from Island Foundation
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on marine, coastal, and land conservation in Massachusetts can seek operating or project support to protect habitats and working landscapes. Grants from Island Foundation help Massachusetts conservation groups advance climate resilience, sustainable agriculture and fisheries, environmental justice, and the capacity of local organizations, with particular preference for community-based efforts.
Island Foundation
Humanitarian and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can seek $1,000 - US $10,000 to support children, education, animals, environmental, humanitarian, or arts and culture programs, including work in Massachusetts. With a mission to advance life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides global charitable organizations with project support that may include land and habitat conservation efforts.
Hansen Family Foundation
Adelard and Valeda Roy Support for Massachusetts Land Conservation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Massachusetts land and habitat conservation organizations, especially those completing conservation projects with accredited land trusts, can seek US $2,500 - US $10,000 to advance their work. Focused on environment, health and welfare, arts and culture, and education, the Adelard and Valeda Roy Foundation prioritizes greater Boston and underserved rural and urban communities, plus parts of Northern New England.
Adelard And Valeda Roy Foundation
Horne Family Foundation Conservation Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit organizations providing human services or conservation of land and wildlife in Massachusetts’ Greater Merrimack Valley and southern New Hampshire can apply for Horne Family Charitable Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Funding may support general operating needs, capacity-building, or specific program initiatives, including work that intersects with land and habitat conservation priorities.
Horne Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Conservation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
501(c)(3) public charities working on land, habitat, or wildlife conservation in the Southern U.S. can seek program support that creates tangible, meaningful impact. Robinson Foundation funds single-year projects from organizations active at least three years, including environmental conservation and nature and wildlife efforts that may complement land conservation work in Massachusetts-based networks.
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 land and habitat conservation partners improve upland, wetland, and aquatic habitats and enhance public wildlife-related recreation on protected properties.
Massachusetts Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EEA)
TJX Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving vulnerable families, at-risk youth, or domestic violence survivors can seek program funding for basic needs, youth enrichment, and workforce readiness. TJX Foundation supports organizations within 15 miles of a TJX location; land conservation groups with qualifying youth or family services components may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Land Conservation Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in Massachusetts, can seek US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support environmental and wildlife protection and other community-based programs. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation considers projects where modest grants can have a big impact, which may include land and habitat conservation efforts.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Massachusetts Land Conservation Funding via USDA
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Agricultural producers in Massachusetts seeking support for land and habitat conservation practices can apply for the Agricultural Management Assistance program, which provides cost-share funding for on-farm conservation projects. Offered by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Massachusetts, this program helps manage financial risk through improved water management, erosion control, diversification, and other sustainable agriculture practices.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Massachusetts
Conservation Practice Funding for Producers from NRCS
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Agricultural producers, forest landowners, Tribes, and water management entities in Massachusetts can receive financial assistance to implement conservation practices that improve soil, water, air quality, and wildlife habitat. With a mission to enhance natural resources, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service provides support for projects on cropland, pastureland, rangeland, non-industrial private forestland, and other farm or environmentally sensitive lands.
USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Massachusetts
Massachusetts Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking project support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. U.S.-based organizations may receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year initiatives, which may include land and habitat conservation work where eligible.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Land Protection Grants for Nonprofits from Nature Conservancy
Applications due Feb 14, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) conservation and community organizations, municipalities, Tribal Nations, and agencies in Massachusetts can apply for The Nature Conservancy’s Resilient and Connected Appalachians grants, awarding up to US $100,000 for fee and easement land acquisition. Funding supports resilient, connected habitat protection with strong community benefits like access to nature, drinking water protection, and recreation.
The Nature Conservancy
Yawkey Foundation Support for Massachusetts Conservation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations focused on environmental conservation and wildlife management in Massachusetts can access funding for discrete, timebound program or small capital needs through Yawkey Foundation’s Program and Small Capital Grants. The foundation prioritizes direct services in Eastern Massachusetts counties, offering up to US $100,000 for projects aligned with its conservation and wildlife priorities.
Yawkey Foundation
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing community programs such as economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports these efforts in communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates, which may include Massachusetts organizations working alongside land conservation efforts to aid underserved residents.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Support for Urban Agriculture
Applications due May 18, 2027
Urban agriculture projects in Massachusetts that expand commercial food production, processing, and marketing can apply for capital funding to improve infrastructure, equipment, and land access. Focused on increasing fresh, local food access in low- to moderate-income urban neighborhoods, the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources supports initiatives that may also benefit land and soil conservation efforts.
Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR)
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 exemplary collaborations addressing significant social issues. U.S.-based nonprofits working on land and habitat conservation among other causes may be recognized for impactful, scalable models that improve lives and communities.
Mutual Of America Foundation