Grants in Massachusetts: 11+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Massachusetts can access federal grants open to all states, Massachusetts-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Massachusetts nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

11+

Grants Available

$150.8M

Total Funding Tracked

$30.2M

Average Award

MA

State

Top Funding Categories in Massachusetts

New EnglandCommunity Fdns ExpandedBostonGreater BostonCommunity Fdn

Active Grants in Massachusetts

The Boston Foundation
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The Boston Foundation

Safety Net Grants provide general operating support to organizations serving critical community needs. This grant program is part of The Boston Foundation's broader efforts to support the safety net of services in Greater Boston.

Up to $150.0MDue Apr 6
Barr Foundation
state

Barr Foundation

Boston

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Yawkey Foundation
state

Yawkey Foundation

New England

Up to $200KRolling deadline
Boston Foundation
state

Boston Foundation

Greater Boston

Up to $75KRolling deadline
Eastern Bank Foundation
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Eastern Bank Foundation

New England

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Community Foundation of Western MA
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Community Foundation of Western MA

The Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts provides grants to nonprofits serving the four-county region of Western Massachusetts. They fund programs in areas including education, health, human services, arts and culture, and community development.

Amount variesRolling deadline
MassVentures START: up to $100K matching
state

MassVentures START: up to $100K matching

MassVentures START program provides matching funds up to $100,000 to Massachusetts early-stage technology companies. The program aims to help startups leverage federal SBIR/STTR awards and other funding sources.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Life sciences, incentives
state

MOBD

Business

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

Mass Cultural Council

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

Mass Humanities

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline
START program
state

MassVentures

Innovation

Amount variesRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Massachusetts Grants

What types of grants are available in Massachusetts?

Massachusetts organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Massachusetts-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Massachusetts to apply for state grants?

For most Massachusetts state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Massachusetts and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Massachusetts state grant opportunities?

Massachusetts state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Massachusetts grants?

Massachusetts state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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