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166 Massachusetts Community Economic Development Grants

166 Community and Economic Development Grants for Massachusetts

Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

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Grants to USA IHEs for Research to Enhance Organic Crop and Livestock Production

Deadline 03/06/25

Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Projects may...

GrantWatch ID#: 182886

Grants to Massachusetts For-Profit and Nonprofit Employers for Staff Training

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit employers for training and workforce development programs for newly hired and incumbent full-time and part-time workers. Funding is intended for activities that address job growth and increase the abilities or opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 134817

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs for Economic Development Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, tribes, and district organizations for economic development programs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. EDA provides investments that support a wide range of nonconstruct...

GrantWatch ID#: 146555

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies in Multiple States for Professional Developm...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in the funding source's service area to offer professional development opportunities to employees. The purpose of the program is to provide courses and classes that will enhance org...

GrantWatch ID#: 155787
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Residents, Especially for Economically ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofits in communities in which the funding source does business to improve the quality of life for local residents, especially for economically disadvantaged populations. Funding is intended for programs that encourage job creation an...

GrantWatch ID#: 158578
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Activities that Enhance the Vitality of Local Communiti...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects that create a positive impact in the area and that enhance the vitality and vibrancy of the local community. Previous grants have focused on accessible housing, environmental stewardship...

GrantWatch ID#: 158948
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Culture, Arts, Environment, and Technology

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the areas of culture, arts, environment, and technology. Within each of these areas, the Foundation places a special emphasis on education. While consideration may be given to proposals in other areas, the Founda...

GrantWatch ID#: 160389

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities in the Areas of Eco...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations, including governmental organizations, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and faith-based organizations to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of economic development and early child...

GrantWatch ID#: 161489

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Programs to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of financial literacy, economic self-sufficiency, and professional develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 161615

Grants to USA Organizations for Education, Civic Engagement, and Entrepreneurship Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories organizations for education and community development activities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of education, civic enhancement, and entrepreneurship. Proposals must support activities taking place in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 161824

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa Nonprofit and For-Profit Social Enterprises to Benefit ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises for initiatives to benefit children and families living in urban poverty. Areas of focus include education, health, and family economic stability. Funding is intended for proposals that ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162173

Grants to Massachusetts K-12 Schools and Nonprofits to Promote Financial Literacy and Education

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts K-12 public and private schools, and nonprofit organizations in communities served by the funding source for programs that promote financial literacy and education. Funding is intended for programs that cover topics such as investing, saving, ba...

GrantWatch ID#: 162216
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Eligible Cities for Capacity Building Activities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in eligible cities for capacity development projects. Funding is intended to support transformative initiatives in the areas of planning and technology as well as capital projects that increase the long-term effectivenes...

GrantWatch ID#: 162291

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic, Environmental, and Social Justice Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and initiatives that promote environmental, economic, and social justice. Grants may be used for projects, general support, and collaborative efforts, as well as to build capacity for organizations working in...

GrantWatch ID#: 162470
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Address Social Issues in Underserved Co...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and non-governmental organizations to address urgent social issues. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz and submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is int...

GrantWatch ID#: 162819
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Research Projects that Foster Financial Well-Being

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and public colleges and universities for research to help individuals gain necessary tools, knowledge, and skills regarding financial issues. The funding is intended for research geared to ensuring that individuals and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163638

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Society

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit society. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: education, literacy, democracy, civil liberties, environment, Jewish Community, and reproductive health and rights. Som...

GrantWatch ID#: 164373

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont Nonprofits for Progr...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Programs and pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 164494

Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs and organizations serving the community in the following focus areas: basic needs and community wellness; ed...

GrantWatch ID#: 164534
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to benefit youth and communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include resilient communities, protected planet, indigenous reconciliation, and future-ready youth. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 165145

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Focus areas include arts and culture, workforce, environm...

GrantWatch ID#: 166864
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In-Kind Donations of Equipment and Training to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Crea...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind donations of fruit trees, equipment, volunteer workers, and training to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities to create orchards in communal and public places. Funding is intended to improve the surrounding environment and provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 169156

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island Nonprofits to Benefit Underserved Pop...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit underserved community members within the funding source's service area. Focus areas include housing, education, employment, and other essential suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 171171

Grants and Loans to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Develop Community Facilities in Rural Regio...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Eligible uses o...

GrantWatch ID#: 174366

In-Kind Grants of Networking Equipment to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind grants of technology equipment valued at up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to help increase their productivity, cost-efficiency, and scalability. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to applying. The grant is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175303

Grants to USA and Ontario Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Organizations for Environme...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Ontario nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational organizations for environmental stewardship projects. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support practical ways to simultaneou...

GrantWatch ID#: 178850

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, NGOs, and Individu...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International private, public, nonprofit, and for-profit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, faith-based organizations, NGOs, and individuals to improve the lives of people living in poverty. Applicants are advised that required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 181034

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs to Benefit Low and Moderate-Income In...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations to benefit low and moderate-income individuals and families within the funding source’s service area. Program areas include financial empowerment, human services, workforce and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 181398
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Opportunity for USA Family Members of Eligible Military Veterans to Participate in an Entrepre...

Deadline Ongoing

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181924

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses for Employee Training Courses

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts for-profit businesses for workforce development opportunities. Funding is intended to allow employers to conduct training that helps to enhance employees' skills. Companies with 100 or fewer employees will be reimbursed for the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182831

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, IHEs, and Individuals for Economic Developmen...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, for-profits, tribal and government units, IHEs, and individuals for technical assistance and research projects that promote economic development in distressed regions. Applicants must submit a concept proposal prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 184088

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Address Community Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and tribes to address community needs in eligible counties. Funding is primarily intended to support activities in the areas of financial health, small business development, sustainability, and afford...

GrantWatch ID#: 188375
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals to Relocate to and Work Remotely in Oklahoma

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individuals to relocate to and work remotely in Oklahoma. Grantees will receive office space, support in finding housing, and community development opportunities. The goal of the program is to bring professionals from variou...

GrantWatch ID#: 193439

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Groups, Nonprofits, and Individua...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International organizations, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for grassroots community projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of initiatives that improve the quality of life for people worl...

GrantWatch ID#: 193801

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Black-Owned Small Businesses in Multiple States to Help Comp...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $25,000 and in-kind support to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont Black-owned small businesses to help companies expand and thrive. In addition to the monetary grant, applicants will receive design and marketing assist...

GrantWatch ID#: 195808

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Black Female Business Owners to Foster Business Growth

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA Black female small business owners to foster the growth of their businesses. In addition to the cash grant, selected grantees will be provided with digital tools and mentorship to advance their online presence and bolster th...

GrantWatch ID#: 196317

Grants to Massachusetts New and Established Businesses in Eligible Locations for Opening and E...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts established or new businesses in eligible locations for expansion or opening support. Funding is intended to assist with rent payments and equipment expenses of local amenity businesses, such as restaurants and brew pubs, that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 196638

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses in Eligible Locations for Rent Support

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to Massachusetts businesses in eligible locations for rent support. Funding is intended to help new or established/expanding businesses cover up to six months of rent. Rent reimbursements will be paid after all landlord or tenant construction ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 196641

Grants to Massachusetts Small Businesses in Eligible Areas to Help Reduce the Tax Burden

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts new and existing small businesses in eligible locations for operating support. Funding, in the form of tax credits, is intended to mitigate the tax liability of new or expanding businesses through a property tax reimbursement. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 196642

Grants to Massachusetts Businesses in Eligible Areas for Building Improvements

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts new and established businesses in eligible locations to improve the exterior appearance of commercial structures. Funding is intended to visually enhance local storefronts and commercial buildings. Grants may be used for sign up...

GrantWatch ID#: 196643

Grants to USA, Caribbean, and Central America Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Underserved P...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Caribbean, and Central America nonprofit organizations for activities to benefit underserved people and the environment. Interested applicants must contact staff and submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to support programs and...

GrantWatch ID#: 196991

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribal Governments for COVID-19 Recovery Efforts

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories government agencies and Tribal governments for Coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery efforts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be used for both direct and indirect costs. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197206

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Support Fundraising Events

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to assist with fundraising events. Funding is intended to support the operations of local organizations in a wide range of sectors, including arts and culture, education, health and wellness, neighbo...

GrantWatch ID#: 197544

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits to Promote Opportunities for Black Youth and Young Adul...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198004

In-Kind Grants of Seeds to USA Nonprofits, Seed Libraries, Community Gardens, Schools, Educati...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind grants of seeds to USA nonprofit organizations, seed libraries, community gardens, schools, and community and educational groups. Assistance is also available for farmers and gardeners whose farms and gardens have been impacted by natural disasters. Grants are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199148

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Significant Capital Projects to ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for significant capital projects to improve operations. The purpose of the program is to allow support programs and services by making enhancements to physical spaces. Eligible applicants are those th...

GrantWatch ID#: 199959

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Disaster Preparedness and Recovery

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments to improve disaster preparedness and recovery. The purpose of the program is to make enhancements that will ensure the accessibility of safe drinking water in the event of a natural disa...

GrantWatch ID#: 203755

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Projects to Improve Infrastructure

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for projects to improve infrastructure. Funding may be used for technical assistance, feasibility studies, and preliminary design and engineering analysis. The purpose of the program is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203761

Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits to Promote Social and Economic Justice

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects that promote social and economic justice. Funding is intended to address barriers to the full participation and prosperity of BIPOC individuals, businesses, and communities. Focus areas inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 204568

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Technology Nonprofits to Provide Start-Up Support

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit technology organizations to offset start-up costs and provide start-up support. Successful applicants will receive a stipend as well as media exposure, networking opportunities, and marketing opportunities. Funding is intende...

GrantWatch ID#: 205165
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