Massachusetts Community Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Nonprofit organizations in Massachusetts that are 501(c)(3)s and run programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation. Grants support community-based services where Costco operates, and organizations offering vocational or trade education as part of broader youth or human services programming may be eligible to apply.
Costco Foundation
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, including vocational and trade education initiatives. Creag Foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations developing new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed social issues; interested groups can begin with a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth with education, development, health, or welfare programs in Massachusetts and beyond can seek funding for direct services and enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, youth leadership, scholarships, child advocacy, homelessness, poverty relief, and refugee enrichment with awards up to US $15,000.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Vocational Innovation Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, independent nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations in Massachusetts and other priority regions can seek up to US $300,000 over three years to scale innovative social or environmental solutions. Focused on scalable, systems-oriented models for underserved communities, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports ventures that may include vocational and trade education components within broader impact strategies.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Workforce
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Massachusetts can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations serving mostly economically underserved people build skills, job readiness, and economic mobility, which may support vocational and trade education or rehabilitation programs.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Massachusetts Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s culture grants, which typically award more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. Massachusetts organizations offering arts or science programs, especially arts education, artist training, or STEAM initiatives for youth, may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits and other eligible charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, and community initiatives, including STEM programs and services for underserved populations. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites applicants supporting healthcare access, food pantries, meal programs, and preventative healthcare that may complement vocational and trade education efforts.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Massachusetts Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities working on education or youth-focused programs in Massachusetts and across the U.S. can seek project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports efforts that improve outcomes for children and youth from urban low-income communities in education, health, and family economic stability.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Massachusetts Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education, economic development, or community services can access funding through PNC Foundation to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities. Programs may include workforce preparation, job readiness, small business support, or community revitalization efforts in counties where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities in Massachusetts working on humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts programs can access funding through La Roche’s corporate donations, which are managed by local affiliate offices. Grants from La Roche help support sustainable community development, youth science and education, health, and cultural initiatives, and may benefit vocational or trade education efforts.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Massachusetts
Massachusetts nonprofits and community organizations focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support marginalized and vulnerable populations. Programs addressing healthcare access, women and children’s health, disabilities, literacy, and related human and social services may be eligible, alongside initiatives that incorporate vocational or trade education components.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Massachusetts Education
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) organizations working in education, vocational and trade training, science, or health can seek funding for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs serving U.S. communities. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help support well-managed nonprofits whose services have broad reach, substantial impact, and contribute to the general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Workforce and Community Funding from Bank of America Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts working on workforce development, basic needs, housing, community development, or related programs can seek sponsorship support to advance economic mobility and social progress. Bank of America Foundation also backs arts, culture, environment, sports, and inclusion initiatives that may benefit vocational and trade education efforts in low- and moderate-income 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, including those offering vocational or job-readiness programs in Massachusetts, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants support small, non-sectarian organizations worldwide, typically 501(c)(3)s or qualified foreign entities, that direct at least 90% of funds to beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Education and Youth Funding for Nonprofits from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing education, youth services, or related programs, including vocational or trade education in Massachusetts, 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, this funder also considers child welfare, humanitarian, and arts and culture initiatives worldwide, favoring smaller-budget organizations.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Massachusetts
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Massachusetts can receive funding to tell powerful stories about their work in preservation, education, or wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports projects that highlight real-world impact, which may benefit programs connected to vocational and trade education or workforce preparation.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing education, youth, or family services in the Southern U.S. can seek program funding that creates tangible, meaningful impact. Robinson Foundation supports vocational and trade education, children and families, poverty relief, and related efforts for single-year projects serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line, excluding capital or facilities requests.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Massachusetts Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Massachusetts counties such as Suffolk may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships to support their service and fundraising goals. Insperity supports community-focused programs where employees live and work, so vocational and trade education providers that meet these criteria can apply once per year for financial assistance.
Insperity
Massachusetts Community Services 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 apply for support through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation provides funding to charitable organizations whose missions may include vocational or trade education alongside broader efforts to respect people, life, and the environment.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental initiatives. Focused on strengthening local communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Massachusetts vocational and trade education providers in eligible counties to apply if they are within 30 miles of a GP facility.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Massachusetts Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports initiatives that help vulnerable children and families build better futures, which may include vocational and job-readiness efforts for at-risk youth.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environment Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Massachusetts seeking support for environmental or human services programs can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help cover general operating or project costs, issued as unrestricted support, and organizations working in vocational or trade education may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Vocational Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations offering vocational, trade, or life-skills training in Massachusetts can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their programs. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports workforce preparation, job readiness, education, and related community-based services across the U.S., which may include vocational rehab initiatives serving local residents.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Massachusetts Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Massachusetts 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, health care, social services, civic or cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, primarily to U.S. applicants, for one year of funding to strengthen community-focused initiatives, including vocational and trade education efforts.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Workforce Development Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing workforce development, vocational training, and job readiness programs in Massachusetts may be eligible for project, operating, or capital support that strengthens local communities. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based community-benefit nonprofits in areas such as economic stability, literacy, health and social services, and disaster relief where O’Reilly Auto Parts has a business presence.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Massachusetts Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Massachusetts serving youth and families can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community, education, food security, and environmental programs. Organizations offering vocational, leadership, or enrichment opportunities for underserved youth may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc