189 Massachusetts Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to USA government agencies for projects to enhance access to affordable housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify barriers to affordable housing and provide assistance to ...

Grants to Massachusetts municipalities and transit authorities for projects that improve public spaces. Funding is intended for activities that improve and upgrade sidewalks, curbs, streets, plazas, bus stops, parking areas, and other public areas. These improveme...

Grants to USA tribal governments and tribal organizations to implement plans to foster tourism. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the program is to significantly benefit the community by supporting i...

Grants to USA and territories for-profit and nonprofit organizations, Tribes, and producer-owned cooperatives involved in cattle processing to enhance beef processing capacity. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. ...

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit local residents in eligible communities. Certain applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding may be used for gene...

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts municipalities and tribal entities to plan and implement culvert improvement projects. Funding is intended to enhance the resilience of culverts located on local public ways and having an existing span of up to 10 feet. ...

Grants to USA farmers to encourage the development of specialty crops. Funding is intended for expanding specialty crops, with payments based on reported 2025 planted acres. This assistance helps address market disruptions, elevated input costs, persistent inflati...

Grants and in-kind support to Massachusetts municipalities for initiatives to enhance street safety. Funding is available for construction and technical assistance costs. Eligible areas of interest include modifying pedestrian crossings, redesigning intersections,...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before applying. Priority funding is intended to address the needs of low-income youth, children, and their families. Grants wil...

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations, agencies, municipalities, and tribes for initiatives to increase tourism. Applicants must include letters of support with their application. Eligible uses of funds include projects improving infrastructure, designin...

Tax credits and property tax incentives to Massachusetts businesses to promote job creation and economic development. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to help businesses grow by offering credits to lower taxes in exchange ...

Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

Grants to USA and territories agencies to mitigate the risks of natural disasters. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to promote resilience to earthquakes. Eligible uses of fun...

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations and state agencies to offset the cost of overseas agricultural marketing expenses. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations ...

Grants to USA nonprofit agricultural trade organizations to facilitate the export of US agricultural products. First-time applicants must register in the grant portal, and all applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting an applica...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to pursue new international agricultural marketing opportunities. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to address issues that restrict, limit, or threaten exports of U.S. specialty crops. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to ap...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, agricultural cooperatives, trade groups, and government entities to attract the interest of international agricultural processors and manufacturers. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to app...

Grants to USA agencies, CBOs, Tribes, and organizations in multiple states to increase electric heat pump systems. Funding is intended for expanding access within low- and moderate-income communities to energy efficient heating and cooling systems. Eligible activi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

Grants to Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Maine, New York, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Focus areas include youth, education, community enhancement, and basic needs, including ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to participate in a competition for projects to strengthen and promote growth in Israel. Funding is intended for initiatives in a wide range of focus areas, including but not limited to agriculture, heal...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Massachusetts volunteer-run groups and organizations to benefit neighborhoods and communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for community-driven, solutions-focused projects that promote unity through community action. Project...

Grants to USA state and territory government workforce agencies to support training programs for workers. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support companies in expanding or creating ...

Grants to USA states and territories to increase exports of small businesses. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. The goal of this program is to build the capacity of current and future small business exporters to compete in the global marketpl...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or ...

Grants and technical assistance to USA city and county governments for financial empowerment initiatives. Funding supports the development of strategic plans, community engagement, and policies that improve financial stability, expand wealth-building opportunities...

Grants to Massachusetts agricultural production businesses in the cranberry sector to enhance existing cranberry bogs and increase productivity. Applicants must complete the required registration before applying. Funding is intended to promote long-term growth, in...

Contract for services to a Massachusetts organization to evaluate a community-led crisis response pilot program in eligible regions. The successful applicant will function as an independent evaluator, assessing and interpreting data and offering community oversigh...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories organization to provide training and technical assistance to build the capacity of tribal entities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The provided assistance is inte...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories agency, IHE, or nonprofit or for-profit organization for data collection and performance management. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit or for-profit organization, agency, or IHE to assist eligible grantees with program implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

Grants to USA Indian Tribes and Alaska Native groups, communities, and villages to improve transportation services in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested for capital, oper...

Grants to Massachusetts organizations for projects that protect community resources in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the interest areas of community housing, historic preservation, open spaces, conservation, and recreat...

Grants to USA and territories tribes and tribal entities to encourage economic independence in Native American communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to grow local economies and stren...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind services to Massachusetts and Israel organizations, synagogues, and faith-based organizations to benefit women and girls. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent before applying. Funding may be used for general oper...

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Massachusetts schools, farms, and gardening organizations for interactive programs and activities that teach children about the food and agriculture industries. Funding is intended to promote agricultural awareness. The goal of the grant ...

Grants to Massachusetts and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that address community needs. Areas of interest include housing, economic development, education, and financial literacy. Eligible applicants are those serving or loc...

Grants of up to $25,000 to New Hampshire and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit local residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to assist organizations that offer programming in the areas of health, education, the arts, ...

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Funding is intended for projects and activities that fall within the Foundation's focus areas and enhance the quality of life for community members. Eligib...

Grants and in-kind assistance to Massachusetts businesses and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended to improve signage and implement more extensive upgrades to commercial buildings. The program aims to enhance ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...