For Non-Profits
Greater Worcester Community Foundation offers a range of competitive grant cycles annually to provide area nonprofits with access to flexible and supportive funding. Each of our granting programs has its own set of guidelines and parameters. All organizations should closely review the grant opportunities to confirm eligibility and appropriateness. Organizations may apply in multiple areas and to whichever programs they choose.
Greater Worcester Community Foundation 2023 Grant Programs Overview & Deadlines |
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Grant Program |
Focus Area |
Grant Deadline |
Notification By: |
Project support for organizations working to end hunger |
4/14/23 |
6/1/23 |
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Support for projects at intersection of arts/creativity and social impact |
4/14/23 |
6/1/23 |
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Projects that enhance the life of residents and support needed services in Leicester, MA. |
4/14/23 |
6/1/23 |
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Innovative & urgent projects designed to build the infrastructure and capacity of your organization |
5/12/23 |
6/30/23 |
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Support for projects/programs highly aligned with our strategic focus areas in arts & creativity, health & wellbeing, or thriving families, and benefit Worcester County residents. |
6/16/23 |
8/11/23 |
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Operating support for nonprofit organizations whose primary work is highly aligned with our strategic focus areas in arts & creativity, health & wellbeing, or thriving families, and that have a strong presence in Worcester County. |
8/11/23 |
10/13/23 |
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Innovative & urgent projects designed to build the infrastructure and capacity of your organization |
9/8/23 |
10/20/23 |
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Projects that support young people who are residents of Millbury, MA. |
10/20/23 |
12/1/23 |
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Small projects grants in rotating areas identified by the teen led committee annually but that always include authentic youth voice |
TBD |
TBD |
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Support for public school educators in Killingly, CT |
1/19/24 |
2/15/24 |
Applications are online!
We require an online application for all of our grant programs. Each organization must create an account through our web portal to complete the application and upload materials including narrative, budgets, audits, progress reports, board lists and other attachments.

Questions?
Contact Jonathan Cohen
Vice President of Community Impact
508-755-0980