Massachusetts Community Development Grants

This grant provides funding for innovative artistic projects that promote cultural engagement and community well-being in Essex County, Massachusetts.

This grant provides funding to Cambridge-based businesses and nonprofit organizations to host free outdoor nighttime events that promote the city's nightlife and entertainment sector.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Greater Boston that are dedicated to increasing access to classical music and cultural events for diverse audiences of all ages.

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofits, and private entities for the rehabilitation and redevelopment of blighted or underutilized properties to boost housing, economic development, and accessibility.

This grant provides financial support to municipalities and nonprofit organizations for activities that prepare sites for commercial, industrial, or mixed-use development, promoting economic growth and geographic equity.

Open Door Grants are designed to support small to medium-size organizations by providing one-time $5,000 grants. These grants are available to organizations operating in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, which have operating budgets of $1 million or less as of 2023, and have been operational for at least one year. The grants can be used for either general operating support or specific project support. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) public charities, those with a fiscal sponsor that is a 501(c)(3), faith-based organizations providing secular services, and civic organizations engaged in charitable projects. Public, private schools, and government organizations are not eligible. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from March 20, 2024, to July 12, 2024, with decisions announced no later than August 2, 2024.