Barr Foundation Support for Climate Policy
Massachusetts public policy and climate-focused 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, fiscally sponsored projects, and government agencies can access funding through Barr Foundation to advance equitable clean energy, mobility, and climate resilience. Efforts that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, build climate-resilient communities, and center racial equity and communities of color in policy and planning may be competitive.
Barr Foundation
Massachusetts Youth and Health Funding via Costco Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding through Costco Foundation. The funder provides support across the U.S., including Massachusetts, for community-based initiatives with clear, measurable outcomes and broad financial backing. Applications are reviewed within 4–6 weeks by local warehouse and foundation staff.
Costco Foundation
Social Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits tackling major social or environmental challenges can receive up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions. Focused on systemic change, the fund supports organizations in priority regions, and Massachusetts public policy innovators may be eligible if they serve underserved communities and plan to scale widely.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Community Safety Grants in Massachusetts
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Massachusetts can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, job training, and K–12 or higher education, which may benefit organizations engaged in public policy work.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Massachusetts Cultural Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including those in Massachusetts, can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for arts and science programming. Funding supports programs, capital needs, and select general or endowment support, with emphasis on youth engagement, arts education, and artist development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Massachusetts Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community and economic development can access funding through PNC Foundation to support programs serving low- and moderate-income children, families, and neighborhoods. Grants may benefit public policy–related efforts tied to affordable housing, small business support, community services, arts, and neighborhood revitalization in PNC presence communities.
PNC Foundation
Equity in Aging Funding from Point32Health Foundation
Massachusetts public policy and social justice nonprofits working on equity in aging can access funding through Point32Health Foundation for multi-year general operating support. Grants back organizations addressing systemic inequities and social determinants of health for older people, including advocacy, organizing, and capacity building, with a focus on communities most affected by disinvestment and structural barriers.
Point32Health Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits and humanitarian organizations serving marginalized communities can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation to support health, education, and disaster relief initiatives. Grants may benefit programs such as healthcare access, child and women’s health, literacy, and social services, including efforts that inform or support public policy work in these areas.
Semnani Family Foundation
Community Services Funding from Town Fair Tire Foundation
With a mission to support social, health, welfare, educational and other human services, Town Fair Tire Foundation provides Massachusetts nonprofits with funding for community-based programs and general operations. New England 501(c)(3) organizations working on poverty alleviation, human and social services, education, or community development, including public policy and advocacy efforts, may be eligible.
Town Fair Tire Foundation Inc
Humanitarian and Poverty Funding for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty alleviation, humanitarian aid, disability services, or social services, including those with public policy components in Massachusetts, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants support smaller, non-sectarian organizations worldwide that help disadvantaged people become self-reliant, with at least 90% of funds reaching beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Community and Humanitarian Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on children’s services, education, humanitarian aid, environmental issues, animals, or arts and culture can seek $1,000 - US $10,000 to support their programs, including in Massachusetts. With a mission to uphold life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, Hansen Family Foundation provides global charitable organizations with flexible project or program support.
Hansen Family Foundation
Harvard University Forestry Research Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Mid-career scholars and professionals conducting forestry and forest-related research, including public policy, in Massachusetts can receive up to US $60,000 to support advanced study through the Charles Bullard Fellowship. Harvard University offers 6–12 month residential fellowships to deepen research, foster collaboration with Harvard Forest and related departments, and advance forest policy and management.
Harvard University
EEA Grants for Massachusetts Urban Forestry
Letter of inquiry due Oct 1, 2026
Massachusetts municipalities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding to build long-term urban and community forestry capacity, including policy, planning, staffing, and tree management projects in Massachusetts. Massachusetts Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs offers US $1,000 - US $40,000 matching challenge grants, with enhanced match terms for projects serving environmental justice neighborhoods.
Massachusetts Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EEA)
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for programs in areas like education, poverty relief, disaster response, health, families, veterans, animal welfare, and conservation. Robinson Foundation supports single-year, program-focused projects with tangible impact; Massachusetts-based public policy groups may be eligible if they primarily serve regions below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Massachusetts Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Massachusetts counties where Insperity employees live and work can seek philanthropic grants or event sponsorships to support their service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports public policy and community-focused efforts by funding eligible charities once per year that meet its employee involvement or client relationship criteria.
Insperity
Massachusetts Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Diverse 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Massachusetts seeking support for community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding projects can apply for grants from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. This national funder provides flexible support that may benefit organizations whose public policy work intersects with community well-being and environmental or peace-focused initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Public policy and community-focused 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 initiatives. Focused on strengthening GP communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability within 30 miles of its manufacturing locations.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Opioid Recovery Funding from BSAS
Applications due Nov 8, 2026
Municipalities and nonprofit partners in Massachusetts can seek matching funds to expand opioid prevention, harm reduction, treatment access, recovery, and family support projects. Grants from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services help applicants leverage local opioid settlement dollars with up to US $150,000 for collaborative, evidence-based overdose response efforts.
Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS)
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in Massachusetts, can seek funding for community programs, education, arts, health facilities, environmental and wildlife efforts, and services for youth, seniors, and people with disabilities. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation awards US $1,000 - US $20,000, which may benefit organizations with public policy-related programming that fits these priorities.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Harvard Kennedy School Grants for Massachusetts Public Policy
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Mid-career public servants pursuing public policy leadership training in Massachusetts can receive a full scholarship and stipend for the one-year MC/MPA program through the HKS American Service Fellowship. Harvard Kennedy School supports U.S.-based veterans, government employees, and national service alumni committed to returning their skills to serve communities across the country.
Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) - Harvard University
US $1,000,000 - US $3,000,000
Massachusetts EEA Resilience Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Mar 21, 2027
Massachusetts organizations and public entities planning dam or seawall repair, removal, or related resilience projects in Massachusetts can access funding through Massachusetts Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs for design, permitting, and construction. Awards of US $1,000,000 - US $3,000,000 support projects that enhance natural resources, public safety, and climate change resilience, which may benefit policy-focused initiatives.
Massachusetts Department of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EEA)
City of Boston Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Apr 22, 2027
Massachusetts workforce and youth development organizations serving out-of-school, low-income Boston youth can access funding through the City of Boston to provide education, training, and employment pathways. This approximately US $12,000 WIOA Youth award supports multi-step, evidence-based programs that prepare marginalized 18–24-year-olds for post-secondary credentials and career-level jobs, which may include public policy-related workforce initiatives.
City of Boston
Massachusetts Youth and Community Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved youth and families, including education, hunger relief, housing, and community or environmental projects, may be competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
US $500,000 - US $550,000
Massachusetts Education Grants for Adult Tutoring
Applications due May 11, 2027
Adult education providers in Massachusetts can seek funding to run a statewide volunteer-based tutoring program offering one-to-one or small-group ABE and ESOL instruction for adults pursuing better jobs and further education. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education supports intensive, standards-based services that build literacy, numeracy, digital, and college-and-career readiness skills in alignment with local workforce plans.
Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Massachusetts Clean Air Funding via City of Boston
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts working on community-based air quality projects in Boston can apply for the City of Boston’s Community Clean Air Grant Program, with awards up to US $200,000. Funding supports projects that reduce pollution, mitigate health impacts, build monitoring capacity, or cut greenhouse gas emissions, which may include public policy or regulatory-focused efforts.
City of Boston
Energy Decarbonization Funding from Massachusetts DOER
Letter of inquiry due Jun 30, 2027
Eligible Massachusetts state entities can apply for Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources grants, awarding up to US $2,450,000 to replace fossil-fuel systems with efficient electric and renewable thermal technologies at existing state facilities. Projects that advance decarbonization and energy efficiency, including in disadvantaged communities, may benefit public policy and climate goals across the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources