Quick Summary
Name: Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $515,000 |
| Grant Range | $2,000 - $20,000 |
| Average Grant | $8,000 |
| Application Method | Fixed Deadline / Mixed |
Geographic Focus
Serves 33 cities and towns in North Central Massachusetts including: Ashburnham, Ashby, Athol, Ayer, Barre, Bolton, Clinton, Devens, Erving, Fitchburg, Gardner, Groton, Harvard, Hubbardston, Lancaster, Leominster, Littleton, Lunenburg, New Salem, Orange, Pepperell, Petersham, Phillipston, Princeton, Royalston, Shirley, Sterling, Templeton, Townsend, Warwick, Wendell, Westminster, and Winchendon.
Organizations based outside the region can apply if work benefits residents of these communities.
Funding Priorities
- Environment and animal welfare
- Education and career readiness
- Community enrichment
- Organizational development
- Community health
- Racial equity
What They Don't Fund
- Loans
- Capital campaigns
- Attempts to influence legislation
- Support where the Foundation may become the predominant long-term source of revenue
Application Method
Multiple grant programs throughout the year with specific deadlines for each. Online applications are posted on the website when programs open. Organizations may apply to multiple programs per year but only one application per organization per grant program. No late applications accepted.
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