Organization/Fund |
Application Deadline |
Grant Amount |
Eligibility |
1.Berkshire United Way – COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund for Berkshire County |
Rolling |
Up to $25,000 |
Frontline human services nonprofits working with communities in the region that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and the associated economic consequences. Administrative costs are not eligible. |
2. The Boston Foundation – COVID-19 Response Fund |
Rolling |
Up to $25,000 |
Nonprofits located and serving in the Boston Foundation catchment area, and whose operations in support of seniors, communities of color, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations have been stressed by the pandemic. |
3. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation – Catalyst Fund |
Rolling |
Up to $5,000 |
Massachusetts-based organizations with a demonstrated program focus of serving the healthcare needs of vulnerable communities. Strong preferences for grassroots organizations responding to COVID-19. |
4. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation – Special Initiative Grants |
Aug. 21 |
Up to $25,000 |
Organizations that (i) work towards expanding access to healthcare coverage for vulnerable populations in Massachusetts, or (ii) help people address health-related social needs caused by COVID-19 such as housing or food security. Must have a track record of robust programming for vulnerable populations in Massachusetts. Will prioritize community-based organizations serving areas identified as having low insurance rates in The Geography of Uninsurance in Massachusetts. |
5. Cambridge Community Foundation – Cambridge Artist Relief Fund |
Rolling |
Up to $1,000 (limited number of $5,000 grants) |
Cambridge arts organizations affected by the pandemic that employ or train artists or performers. |
6. Cambridge Community Foundation – COVID-19 Emergency Fund |
Rolling |
Limited number of $10,000 grants |
Nonprofit organizations with a history of working low-income communities, and with the ability to make cash transfers to help individuals and families meet basic needs. |
7. City of Boston Treasury Department - Boston Resiliency Fund |
Rolling |
Unspecified |
Nonprofits that address a focus population of the resiliency fund, with an equity lens, that have demonstrated ability to quickly and efficiently serve Boston's most vulnerable residents. Program must focus on (i) ensuring access to food for Boston's children, family, and seniors, or (ii) supporting first responders, frontline workers, and healthcare workers. Must have a plan to deliver services safely (following social distancing guidelines) over the next six to eight weeks. |
8. Community Foundation for Nantucket – The Nantucket Fund for Emergency Relief |
Rolling |
Unspecified |
Nonprofits helping to meet human services needs on the island with demonstrated financial losses due to the pandemic. |
9. Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts – COVID-19 Response Fund |
Rolling |
Unspecified |
Nonprofits providing essential services in the region will receive priority. |
10. Community Foundation of Southeastern Massachusetts – SouthCoast Emergency Response Fund |
Rolling |
Unspecified |
Nonprofits supporting the region's vulnerable residents and families during the pandemic. |
11. Essex County Community Foundation – COVID-19 Response Fund |
Rolling |
Unspecified |
Organizations working with communities that are disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and its economic consequences. |
12. Eversource – Grants for Nonprofits |
Rolling |
Unspecified |
Nonprofits within the Massachusetts Eversource service territory. Ineligible uses and recipients include: (i) personal expenses related to events, conferences, or travel, (ii) projects benefiting limited groups (religious, fraternal, or political), (iii) private foundations or endowments, (iv) reducing a pre-existing debt, (v) golf outings, and (vi) advertising. |
13. Foundation for MetroWest – Emergency Relief Fund |
Rolling |
Up to $5,000 |
Organizations that provide emergency needs such as access to food, hygiene products, emergency shelter and clothing, and emergency childcare in the MetroWest region. |
14. Foundation for MetroWest – Feed Framingham COVID-19 Fund |
Rolling |
Up to $5,000 |
Organizations that provide authentic food access or basic hygiene products to vulnerable Framingham residents. |
15. Greater Lowell Community Foundation – COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund |
Rolling |
Unspecified |
Frontline nonprofits serving vulnerable populations in the community that have pressing needs due to the pandemic. |
16. Greater Worcester Community Foundation – Worcester Together: Central Mass COVID-19 Fund |
Rolling |
$5,000 to $50,000 |
Organizations serving the greater Worcester community, whose budgeted operating expenses have been exceeded due to meeting community needs resulting from the pandemic. |
17. Haymarket People’s Fund – Urgent Response Grants |
Rolling |
$5,000 to $15,000 |
Organizations in New England with operating budgets under $300,000 with limited access to traditional funding, and an anti-racism focus. Priority given to frontline organizations led by people of color. |
18. Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard – Emergency Response Fund |
Rolling |
Unspecified |
Priority for organizations working on the frontline and assisting vulnerable individuals in the community. |
19. Theatre Community Benevolent Fund – COVID-19 Response |
Rolling |
$1,000 to $6,000 |
Open to theater companies in the greater Boston area. |