The Foundation's signature Community Grants program is now open for applications.
About the Community Grants Program
The Foundation's signature competitive grants program awards close to $2 million annually, providing project and general operating support to a diverse range of nonprofits serving Worcester County.
The Community Grants application process is designed to be trust-based, flexible and responsive. In lieu of a traditional application, nonprofits are invited to submit a letter of intent. The second round of the application process will involve one-on-one conversations with Foundation staff.
Applications for project grants are now open. Grant requests should support a project or program that is aligned with one or more of the Foundation's strategic focus areas. To learn more, please visit Community Grant: Project Support and download the full Applicant Guidelines.
Applications for general operating support will open later this year, starting with renewals in August.
Focus Areas
Arts & Creativity
Building and supporting a diverse and strong arts & culture ecosystem where all belong.
Strategies include:
- Work that engages, celebrates and strengthens our communities.
- Projects that are intersectional in nature and promote arts and non-arts
partnerships. (Previous Creative Intersection grantees are encouraged to apply.)
Letter of intent deadline: June 14
Basic Needs
Working to ensure all residents of our community have food and shelter.
Strategies include:
- Expanding access to SNAP & HIP.
- Projects focused on providing wrap around support services.
- Program that increase shelter access.
Letter of intent deadline: June 14
Economic Opportunity
Providing opportunities for individuals and families to achieve upward economic mobility.
- English language learning programs.
- Job training & financial literacy programs.
Letter of intent deadline: June 14
Health & Wellbeing
Strengthening the systems that ensure those from historically excluded populations have equitable access to healthcare.
Strategies include:
- Expanding a culturally-responsive healthcare workforce.
- Expanding access to care.
- Improving prenatal care/healthy pregnancies
Letter of intent deadline: June 28
Youth & Families
Ensuring families have what they need to thrive and that young people have access to critical supports and meaningful experiences.
Strategies include:
- Increasing access to quality early childhood care.
- Meaningful out-of-school experiences.
Letter of intent deadline: June 28