Community Enrichment Grant Program

The Community Enrichment program supports activities that enhance the vitality of the communities. Donor Name: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/09/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Community Enrichment program includes activities that promote local arts, culture, creativity, civic engagement, and community development. Strong, active, and inclusive relationships between residents, the private sector, the public, and civil society organizations characterize vital communities. Examples include: Arts and Culture: including but not limited to art in public places, programs that encourage art in community institutions (community centers and schools), and “art for art’s sake.” Community Development: including but not limited to community-enhancing projects and the preservation of community heritage and history. Civic engagement: Advancing community cohesion and participation. Eligibility Criteria The Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts supports programs, projects, and initiatives within the 33-community region that address the Community Foundation’s goals, that are executed by a non-profit organization and align with the applicant’s mission. Proposals for competitive grants should address each of the following principles:  Capacity for impact: Demonstrate capacity and potential for achieving and sustaining long-term impact. Plan of action: Include a plan of action with evidence that the plan is likely to achieve its intended outcomes. Tracking progress: Include measurable objectives and outcomes with a plan to monitor progress. For more information, visit CFNCM.