Explore 1,198 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for individuals, including artists, teachers, veterans, musicians, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, farmers, homeowners, and students pursuing college scholarships and fellowships, operating in Massachusetts. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA and Puerto Rico military families to meet basic needs. The purpose of the grant program is to provide a more stable home environment for the minor children of military service members. Funding is intended to help families cover costs ...
Grants to USA individuals in financial difficulty to help pay for essential needs. Eligible expenses include payment of medical, funeral, utility, and housing costs. Funding is intended to support individuals who are experiencing difficulty due to events over whic...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to participate in a four- or six-week volunteer program in Israel. Participants ages 18-50 will be placed in a variety of cities and settings. Activities include providing agricultural assistance, m...
Awards to USA current or former elected officials at any level of government to recognize courageous acts during their tenure. The award is intended to recognize politicians who worked for the greater good, even in the face of great opposition and when their actio...
In-kind grants of learning resources to USA unemployed individuals for workforce training. The purpose of this program is to enhance work-related skills and help people pursue careers in technical fields. The program is aimed at individuals who have lost their job...
Grants to USA hospitality workers for disaster relief efforts and emergency assistance. Funding is intended to assist employees in the hospitality sector who are impacted by a natural disaster and facing financial challenges. Assistance may include direct financia...
Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers, principals, and other staff members for assistance with supplies and resources that enrich classroom learning. Funding is intended to split the cost of essential school supplies and to help cover expenses that educators a...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsroom staff for investigative stories that address topics and issues that threaten democracy in the United States and worldwide. Funding is intended to support stories that are underrepresented and that t...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Ap...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International freelance and staff journalists for investigative reporting on issues realted to Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to cover expenses for to in-depth reporting related to the impact of surveillance technologies an...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to pursue a dream opportunity. Funding is intended to give individuals the little extra push needed to begin a project, take a trip, acquire a new skill, or give back to their community. The purp...
Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $20,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants and students to promote equitable health care. Funding is intended for initiatives that will prioritize addressing inequalities in local communities. Priority will be given to projects that reduce disparities, pro...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, organizations, and students for initiatives to support inclusion, equity, and diversity within the profession. Funding is intended to reduce health disparities and increase health equity in underserved communitie...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to address mental health. Funding is intended to support initiatives within communities. Priority will be given to projects that reach underserved communities. Eligible activities inc...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to create and implement a project to advance the oral health of patients. Special consideration will be given to projects benefiting vulnerable populations, including but not limited t...
Grants of up to $500 to Massachusetts individuals in eligible regions to cover the costs of therapeutic shoes. Applicants must verify that the expense will not be covered by their insurance company before applying. Funding is intended to assist older adults or ind...
Financial assistance of up to $1,000 to Massachusetts women with a cancer diagnosis who reside in eligible regions. Funding is intended to cover basic living expenses for women with financial needs. Eligible expenses include food, housing, childcare, utilities, tr...
Grants to USA qualifying individual athletes to encourage exceptional performance in the sport of rowing. Funding is intended for athlete training- and competition-related expenses. Eligible applicants are future rowers from groups that are historically underrepre...
Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International journalists to report on rainforest abuses. Reporting should focus on systemic issues plaguing the rainforests of Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and the Amazon. Priority will be given to reports that ad...
Grants of up to $1,500 to USA and Canada individuals to send children and youth to a Jewish summer camp. Applicants must register with the camp before applying. Funding is intended as an outreach opportunity for children who are not receiving a daily Jewish experi...
Grants of up to $800 and grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind services to Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont cancer patients for assistance. The purpose of funding is to relieve financial hardships so that patients can focus ...
Opportunity for Massachusetts low-income households to participate in a healthy food program. Eligible participants will receive monthly food stipends, with incentives for purchasing healthy food. Household members can also participate in workforce training and ed...
Opportunity for Massachusetts low-income parents and caregivers to participate in a financial assistance program. The purpose of the program is to enable families with young children to improve their finances and employment options. Participants will receive cash ...
Grants to Massachusetts individuals for emergency assistance. Funding is intended to help income-eligible seniors, children, and people with disabilities meet critical and emergent needs. Grants are also available to help individuals who are living with and taking...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA medical professionals to support participation in a medical mission trip. Funding is intended for those who have insufficient funds to cover program costs related to such a trip. Applicants must have applied and been accepted to a med...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, individuals, advocacy groups, medical associations, continuing medical education providers, and other organizations for research on rare genetic-based diseases. Funding is intended for individuals ...
Loans to USA and territories residents in eligible areas to reduce mortgage costs. The program is intended to support low- and very-low income residents. Loans may be used to purchase homes, repair, build, relocate, or renovate homes, or purchase and prepare site....
Loans to USA and territories residents in eligible areas to purchase or build a home. The program is intended to ensure that low- and moderate-income residents can build, purchase, renovate, or relocate homes in eligible areas of the country. Applicants will apply...
Grants to USA and territories individuals with kidney disease to defray health insurance costs. Funding is intended to save and improve lives by allowing individuals to maintain their insurance coverage, thereby continuing with all necessary treatments for their i...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to Massachusetts homeowners in eligible locations for projects to improve residential properties. The purpose of funding is to address health and safety issues affecting low- and moderate-income families. Project...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts business owners for projects to improve the facade of commercial properties in eligible locations. Applicants must contact program staff and complete the required registrations prior to submitting an application. The purpose...
Loans to Massachusetts for-profit and nonprofit property owners for economic revitalization projects in eligible regions. Applicants are required to contact the funding source to receive an application. Funding is intended for clean-up activities conducted at cont...
Grants to USA food and beverage workers and business owners in multiple states for mental health counseling services. Services are provided free of charge by clinical teams at affiliated universities. Eligible establishments include but are not limited to bars, re...
Grants to USA individuals working in the food and beverage industry for emergency financial assistance. The goal of the program is to provide financial assistance in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, medical crises, and housing issu...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for technological advances in cryptocurrency software. Funding is intended to develop technology that would improve eligible cryptocurrencies' resiliency, privacy features, scalability, and resistance to censors...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physicians for financial assistance to patients seeking breast reconstruction surgery. Funding is intended to help patients who do not have adequate insurance coverage to afford the surgery. The grant focuses on women needing a revisi...
Grants to USA K-12 classroom teachers in private and public schools to enhance student learning. Successful applicants will receive a 12-month subscription to classroom assessment software and access to a professional development webinar. The goal of the program i...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA Native culture bearers and artists for financial assistance. Funding is intended to aid Native artists with emergency situations, artistic opportunities, disaster relief, and unanticipated business expenses or personal expenses, such ...
Donations of safety items to USA individuals, first responders, police departments, and resource centers to increase the personal safety of individuals with autism. Caregivers of people with autism may request a tracking bracelet or a seat belt cover, and first re...
Financial assistance to USA and territories farmers and ranchers to recover from recent natural disasters and prepare for future risks. The purpose of the program is to respond to storms and prevent damage caused by droughts. Eligible activities include debris cle...
Grants to USA and Canada individuals to support therapy services in the treatment of trauma and distress associated with mountain climbing. The purpose of the funding is intended to assist mountain recreationists experiencing loss, grief, or trauma related to alpi...
Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...
Grants of up to $9,000 and financial assistance to USA government employees to help purchase a home. Funding is intended to benefit government employees at all levels, including but not limited to postal service employees, clerical staff, general administration, a...
Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, p...
Grants to USA individuals battling breast cancer to assist with expenses. Applicants must be part of the design and furnishings industry. Funding may be used for medical bills, household expenses, transportation costs, and more. The purpose of these grants is to r...
In-kind support services for USA Latino hospitality workers to help manage work and life responsibilities. Spanish-speaking applicants can apply for online counseling sessions to help them handle issues related to migration, workplace mistreatment and abuse, subst...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enable organizations to respond to a variety of issues with the community. Focus areas include hospital and nursing assistance, professio...
Grants of $2,500 to USA hospitality workers diagnosed with cancer to cover medical and living expenses. Funding is intended to help those individuals with the most pressing needs meet medical bills, related expenses, and the unexpected loss of income. Applicants m...
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