Grants in Massachusetts: 52+ 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.

52+

Grants Available

$43.5M

Total Funding Tracked

$1.8M

Average Award

MA

State

Top Funding Categories in Massachusetts

philanthropygeneraleducation

Active Grants in Massachusetts

Edward C Johnson Fund — Grants Program
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Edward C Johnson Fund

Edward C Johnson Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $22,016,479 in grants. Total assets: $496,554,483. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Growald Climate Fund Inc — Grants Program
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Growald Climate Fund Inc

Growald Climate Fund Inc is a private foundation based in Brookline, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $28,245,496 in grants. Total assets: $22,766,935. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
One8 Foundation — Grants Program
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One8 Foundation

One8 Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $56,036,140 in grants. Total assets: $424,847,249. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Klarman Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Klarman Family Foundation

Klarman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $89,989,220 in grants. Total assets: $744,037,214. Primary focus area: philanthropy. This foundation makes grants to individuals as well as organizations. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Peter And Ann Lambertus Family Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Peter And Ann Lambertus Family Foundation Inc

Peter And Ann Lambertus Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Norwood, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $14,657,500 in grants. Total assets: $265,560,132. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Dunleavy Foundation — Grants Program
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Dunleavy Foundation

Dunleavy Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,000,000 in grants. Total assets: $264,460,194. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Edward P Evans — Grants Program
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Edward P Evans

Edward P Evans is a private foundation based in Charlestown, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $16,035,000 in grants. Total assets: $253,917,323. Primary focus area: education. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Richard K Lubin Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Richard K Lubin Family Foundation

Richard K Lubin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $10,121,486 in grants. Total assets: $198,260,311. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
The Grantham Foundation For The Protection Of The Environment — Grants Program
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The Grantham Foundation For The Protection Of The Environment

The Grantham Foundation For The Protection Of The Environment is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $61,346,003 in grants. Total assets: $637,818,928. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Adelson Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Adelson Family Foundation

Adelson Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Needham, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $43,806,189 in grants. Total assets: $743,367. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Cummings Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Cummings Foundation Inc

Cummings Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Woburn, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $18,366,000 in grants. Total assets: $2,078,986,279. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Barr Foundation — Grants Program
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Barr Foundation

Barr Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $106,878,904 in grants. Total assets: $1,904,073,923. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Fidelity Foundation — Grants Program
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Fidelity Foundation

Fidelity Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $146,970,213 in grants. Total assets: $3,824,770,952. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Tjx Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Tjx Foundation Inc

Tjx Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Framingham, MA. In 2024, the foundation distributed $23,322,493 in grants. Total assets: $70,445,955. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc — Grants Program
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Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc

Liberty Mutual Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $52,239,174 in grants. Total assets: $46,556,209. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Richard And Susan Smith Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Richard And Susan Smith Family Foundation

Richard And Susan Smith Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Newton, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $18,325,319 in grants. Total assets: $318,152,176. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

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Yawkey Foundation Ii — Grants Program
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Yawkey Foundation Ii

Yawkey Foundation Ii is a private foundation based in Westwood, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $18,990,047 in grants. Total assets: $448,413,557. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson Medical Research Foundation — Grants Program
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Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson Medical Research Foundation

Dr Miriam And Sheldon G Adelson Medical Research Foundation is a private foundation based in Needham, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $35,217,204 in grants. Total assets: $1,368,398. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Imago Dei Fund — Grants Program
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Imago Dei Fund

Imago Dei Fund is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $12,688,035 in grants. Total assets: $47,827,875. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Cummings Foundation Grants Inc — Grants Program
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Cummings Foundation Grants Inc

Cummings Foundation Grants Inc is a private foundation based in Woburn, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $26,113,917 in grants. Total assets: $233,134,310. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Flatley Foundation — Grants Program
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Flatley Foundation

Flatley Foundation is a private foundation based in Braintree, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $36,618,882 in grants. Total assets: $658,916,412. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $2.0MRolling deadline
Linde Family Foundation — Grants Program
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Linde Family Foundation

Linde Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $9,189,210 in grants. Total assets: $159,505,160. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Amelia Peabody Foundation — Grants Program
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Amelia Peabody Foundation

Amelia Peabody Foundation is a private foundation based in Topsfield, MA. In 2023, the foundation distributed $6,333,000 in grants. Total assets: $135,682,150. Primary focus area: philanthropy. Contact the foundation directly for application guidelines and deadlines.

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Barr Foundation
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Barr Foundation

Boston

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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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