The BBEC publicizes grants that we believe will be of benefit to Black entrepreneurs and Black businesses. Grants marked with the BBEC logo have been reviewed by our organization.
Thriving Communities or Safety-First Grant supports community-based initiatives focused on safety, sustainability, and economic vitality. The funding prioritizes projects that improve quality of life in local communities.
These grants help organizations enhance public safety, promote environmental responsibility, and strengthen community resilience.
Deadline to apply: August 3, 2026
Visit NSto apply and learn more details.
Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists Grant Program supports educational programs engaging youth in environmental science and civic learning. The funding encourages hands-on research and community-based environmental projects.
These grants help students develop scientific skills, increase environmental awareness, and strengthen community engagement.
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026
Visit YLCES to apply and learn more details.
Transformational Capital Grants support nonprofit organizations undertaking significant capital projects to expand community impact. The funding prioritizes initiatives that create lasting structural improvements.
These grants help organizations enhance facilities, increase service capacity, and build long-term sustainability.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit YF to apply and learn more details.
Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations providing essential community, health, and human services. The funding focuses on initiatives that improve quality of life and expand access to care.
These grants help organizations strengthen programs, increase service delivery, and enhance community well-being.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit MRPF to apply and learn more details.
Commercial Refrigeration Grant supports businesses upgrading to energy-efficient refrigeration systems. The funding encourages sustainability and operational cost savings.
These grants help businesses reduce energy consumption, lower expenses, and promote environmentally responsible practices.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit MDEP to apply and learn more details.
Business Builds Capital Grant Program supports businesses and nonprofit organizations seeking capital improvements to expand operations. The funding focuses on strengthening economic development and job growth.
These grants help organizations invest in infrastructure, enhance capacity, and build long-term financial stability.
Deadline to apply: May 6, 2026
Visit MOBD to apply and learn more details.
Creativity Grants for Projects support arts and cultural initiatives that engage communities and promote creative expression. The funding prioritizes innovative projects that expand public access to the arts.
These grants help artists and organizations produce impactful programming, strengthen cultural vitality, and broaden audience participation.
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026
Visit MSAC to apply and learn more details.
Zolve Global Scholarship supports international students pursuing higher education opportunities. The scholarship provides financial assistance to help reduce barriers to academic success.
These grants help students access education, strengthen career pathways, and achieve long-term professional goals.
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026
Visit Zolve to apply and learn more details.
Environmental Justice Grants support community-based projects that address environmental inequities and promote sustainability. The funding focuses on initiatives benefiting underserved and disproportionately impacted communities.
These grants help organizations advance environmental health, increase community engagement, and promote long-term environmental justice.
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026
Visit MDCR to apply and learn more details.
2026 Silvers Grants for Work in Progress support long-form writing projects in the humanities and social sciences. The funding assists writers developing thoughtful and research-driven works in progress.
These grants help authors dedicate time to writing, deepen research, and bring complex ideas to broader audiences.
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026
Visit RSF to apply and learn more details.
U.S. Local News Reporting Grants support journalists covering underreported issues within local communities across the United States. The funding prioritizes in-depth reporting that informs and engages the public.
These grants help reporters produce meaningful journalism, strengthen local media ecosystems, and increase public awareness.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit Pulitzer to apply and learn more details.
United States Journalism Emergency Fund supports journalists facing crisis situations that threaten their safety or ability to continue reporting. The funding provides urgent financial assistance during times of hardship.
These grants help journalists maintain their work, protect press freedom, and continue delivering essential reporting to the public.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit IWMF to apply and learn more details.
Fund for Indigenous Journalists supports Indigenous journalists reporting on issues impacting their communities. The funding prioritizes stories that elevate underrepresented voices and perspectives.
These grants help journalists produce impactful reporting, expand professional opportunities, and strengthen Indigenous media representation.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit IWMF to apply and learn more details.
Aim High: Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance Grant Program supports municipalities and Tribal governments seeking technical assistance to strengthen infrastructure and access federal funding. The program focuses on building local capacity and long-term planning.
These grants help communities improve project readiness, enhance coordination, and increase successful funding outcomes.
Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026
Visit FFIO to apply and learn more details.
Spring 2026 MetroWest Health Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations working to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in their communities. The funding focuses on initiatives that advance access, prevention, and equitable care.
These grants help organizations expand health services, strengthen programs, and create measurable community impact.
Deadline to apply: March 13, 2026
Visit MWHF to apply and learn more details.
National Dance Project Production Grant supports the creation and touring of new dance works by artists and companies across the United States. The funding encourages innovative choreography and broad community engagement.
These grants help artists bring new performances to audiences, expand access to the arts, and strengthen the national dance landscape.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit NEFA to apply and learn more details.
2026 Native Food Sovereignty Grant supports Native-led organizations working to strengthen food systems and promote food sovereignty in Indigenous communities. The funding prioritizes culturally grounded agriculture and community-based food initiatives.
These grants help organizations increase food access, preserve traditional knowledge, and advance long-term community resilience.
Deadline to apply: March 17, 2026
Visit FNDI to apply and learn more details.
Operation Secretsos™ Small Business Grant supports small businesses seeking financial assistance to expand operations and strengthen their foundation. The funding is designed to help entrepreneurs build stability and scale effectively.
These grants help business owners increase capacity, enhance visibility, and improve long-term growth potential.
Deadline to apply: March 31, 2026
Visit Secretsos to apply and learn more details.
Hey Helen Grant supports women entrepreneurs and small business owners seeking funding to grow their ventures. The grant encourages innovation, leadership, and sustainable business development.
These grants help business owners invest in expansion, marketing, and operational improvements to strengthen long-term success.
Deadline to apply: April 30, 2026
Visit HeyHelen to apply and learn more details.
National Pride Grant for LGBTQIA+ Small Businesses supports LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs seeking capital to grow and stabilize their businesses. The funding focuses on expanding access to resources and strengthening diverse business ownership.
These grants help small businesses increase operational capacity, improve financial stability, and build long-term sustainability.
Deadline to apply: Full application opens in April
Visit FFCDC to apply and learn more details.
O’Shaughnessy Fellowships support bold innovators, creatives, and thinkers pursuing transformative ideas across disciplines. The funding encourages independent work that challenges conventional approaches and advances meaningful change.
These grants help fellows dedicate time and resources to research, creative projects, and initiatives with lasting cultural impact.
Deadline to apply: April 31, 2026
Visit TOSFG to apply and learn more details.
Mona Small Business Impact Grant supports small businesses looking to scale operations, enhance marketing efforts, and drive measurable growth. The funding is designed to help entrepreneurs build sustainable and competitive enterprises.
These grants help business owners increase revenue potential, strengthen brand positioning, and create lasting economic impact.
Deadline to apply: March 16, 2026
Visit Mona to apply and learn more details.
Spectrum Reach Pay It Forward Grant supports small businesses seeking financial assistance to grow, strengthen operations, and increase visibility. The funding helps entrepreneurs invest in marketing, technology, and other essential business needs.
These grants help small businesses expand their reach, build brand awareness, and create long-term economic stability within their communities.
Deadline to apply: December 31, 2026
Visit Spectrum to apply and learn more details.
Moderna Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations working to advance public health, equity, education, and community well-being. The funding prioritizes initiatives that address systemic barriers and improve outcomes for underserved populations.
These grants help organizations expand access to services, enhance programming, and create measurable improvements in community health and opportunity.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit Moderna to apply and learn more details.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grant supports high-impact social enterprises and nonprofit organizations addressing critical social challenges. The funding focuses on early-stage organizations with strong leadership and scalable solutions that create meaningful change in communities.
These grants help mission-driven organizations strengthen operations, expand programming, and build long-term sustainability and impact.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit DRKF to apply and learn more details.
The AgEnhancement Grants, offered by Farm Credit Northeast and CoBank, support farmers in developing new projects, upgrading equipment, and adopting sustainable practices. Funding encourages farm growth, innovation, and long-term operational success.
These grants help agricultural businesses improve efficiency, adopt best practices, and maintain strong, sustainable operations in local communities.
Deadline to apply: April 1, 2026
Visit FCNC to apply and learn more details.
The Natoora Farm Fund provides grants to small-scale and regenerative farmers to support sustainable agricultural practices. Funding encourages farmers to strengthen operations, innovate production methods, and improve the resilience of their farms.
These grants help farms implement environmentally responsible practices, increase local food production, and build sustainable, thriving agricultural businesses.
Deadline to apply: May 31, 2026
Visit NatooraFarm to apply and learn more details.
The New World Fund, administered by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides flexible funding to local nonprofits for projects that address community needs. Grants encourage organizations to develop programs that strengthen communities and enhance organizational capacity.
These grants help nonprofits expand services, implement innovative projects, and increase impact across the Berkshires.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit BTCF to apply and learn more details.
The Moonlight Mile Fund, through Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, supports programs that improve quality of life for underserved populations, including youth, seniors, and families. Funding encourages innovation, sustainability, and equitable access to services.
These grants help strengthen social services and community programs across the Berkshires.
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026
Visit BTCF to apply and learn more details.
The Leonard-Litz LGBTQ+ Foundation Community Grants provide funding to organizations supporting LGBTQ+ communities. The program encourages initiatives that improve access to services, education, and advocacy efforts.
The grant helps organizations strengthen programs and create lasting impact for LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026
Visit Leonard-Litz to apply and learn more details.
The Homestead Foundation Grant supports nonprofits providing health, wellness, and social services to local communities. The funding encourages organizations to improve access, expand programming, and increase community impact.
These grants help organizations deliver programs that promote well-being, equity, and social support across communities.
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026
Visit HomesteadFoundation to apply and learn more details.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection offers the Recycling & Reuse Business Development Grant to businesses promoting recycling, reuse, and sustainable practices. Funding supports operational improvements, environmentally responsible innovation, and community engagement.
This grant helps businesses expand green initiatives and contribute to a more sustainable Massachusetts.
Deadline to apply: April 3, 2026
Visit MDEP to apply and learn more details.
The Business Builds Capital Grant Program, offered by the Massachusetts Office of Business Development, provides small businesses with funding to grow operations, purchase equipment, or improve technology. The program supports long-term business sustainability and economic development in the Commonwealth.
This grant helps local businesses strengthen operations, create jobs, and expand services.
Deadline to apply: May 6, 2026
Visit MOBD to apply and learn more details.
Mass Cultural Council’s Operating Grants provide financial support to cultural organizations to maintain operations, enhance programming, and reach wider audiences. The program aims to increase organizational sustainability while encouraging innovative projects and inclusive community engagement.
These grants help cultural nonprofits strengthen operations and ensure their programs continue to enrich the community.
Deadline to apply: April 17, 2026
Visit MCC to apply and learn more details.
The Charles H. Hall Foundation Grant provides support to nonprofit organizations in Western Massachusetts that focus on arts, culture, and community programs. The grant encourages organizations to expand their programming, engage more deeply with their communities, and strengthen local cultural impact.
This funding helps organizations sustain meaningful arts and cultural initiatives that enrich their communities.
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026
Visit BankofAmerica to apply and learn more details.
The Reading Frederick Douglass Together grant, offered by Mass Humanities, supports community-wide reading and discussion programs centered on the writings of Frederick Douglass. The initiative encourages dialogue, reflection, and civic engagement around history, democracy, and social justice.
This grant helps organizations bring meaningful humanities programming to their communities.
Deadline to apply: January 16, February 20, March 20, April 14, 2026
Visit MassHumanities to apply and learn more details.
The Community Support Grants from the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation provide funding to nonprofit organizations that strengthen communities through education, human services, and civic engagement. Grants are awarded quarterly to support programs that address local needs.
This funding helps organizations sustain impactful work across the region.
Deadline to apply: February 1, May 1, August 1, November 1, 2026
Visit IGDF to apply and learn more details.
The Homestead Foundation Grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that strengthen communities through education, social services, and cultural enrichment. The foundation supports programs that address community needs, improve access to resources, and create opportunities for individuals and families.
This grant helps nonprofits grow their impact and sustain meaningful work throughout the region.
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026
Visit HomesteadFoundation to apply and learn more details.
The Spector Craft Prize, offered by the Spector Craft organization, recognizes emerging artists who demonstrate skill and creativity in contemporary craft. The prize highlights artists who are building their professional voice and provides support at a key stage in their artistic development.
This award gives rising craft artists recognition and financial support that can help them continue advancing their practice. (Rules of Entry)
Deadline to apply: March 1, 2026
Visit SpectorCraft to apply and learn more details.
The State Trade Expansion Program supports small businesses interested in entering or expanding in international markets. This program assists with export-related activities such as trade missions, international marketing, market research, and participation in global trade shows.
Although the new grant cycle is awaiting confirmation of federal funding, businesses are encouraged to prepare now so they can apply early once the program opens.
Deadline to apply: Pending announcement
Visit MEC to apply and learn more details.
The Economic Development Incentive Program supports businesses that are creating jobs and making investments in Massachusetts. This program offers tax credits to encourage business expansion, job growth, and long-term economic development across the state.
This opportunity helps businesses reduce costs as they scale, strengthen local economies, and pursue projects that contribute to community prosperity.
Deadline to apply: February 4, 2026 (also May 6, 2026 and July 8, 2026)
Visit MOBD to apply and learn more details.
The Neighbor-to-Neighbor Grant provides direct relief to individuals and families facing economic hardship in the Berkshire region. This program supports urgent needs such as medical expenses, transportation, housing stability, and other essential living costs for community members experiencing financial stress.
This grant helps residents access immediate assistance during difficult times and strengthens the local support network for vulnerable households.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit BTCF to apply and learn more details.
The Amy Clampitt Poet Residency Program, run by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, offers poets a unique opportunity to live and create in a peaceful setting in the Berkshires. Residents stay in the former home of poet Amy Clampitt, where they are given uninterrupted time and space to focus fully on their writing.
The residency supports poets in producing new work, exploring ideas, and developing their craft in a supportive environment.
Deadline to apply: June 15, 2026
Visit BTCF to apply and learn more details.
The Therapeutic Shoe Fund offered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation supports individuals who need doctor-prescribed therapeutic shoes but may not be able to afford them. These shoes improve mobility, reduce pain, and help prevent further medical issues for people managing conditions that affect their feet or movement.
This fund ensures that cost is not a barrier to receiving the footwear necessary for comfort, stability, and long-term health.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit BTCF to apply and learn more details.
The Denise Kaley Fund, offered by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, provides financial support to Berkshire County women who are living with cancer and facing added challenges because of treatment. The fund helps cover everyday expenses like transportation, groceries, utilities, or other basic needs so women can manage the realities of cancer without extra financial pressure.
This grant allows recipients to focus more on their health and stability while receiving meaningful help during a difficult time.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit BTCF to apply and learn more details.
The Creativity Grants for Projects from Maryland State Arts Council provides funding for artists and organizations to support artistic projects, public programs, and community-centered creative work. The grant emphasizes innovation, accessibility, and cultural impact.
Ideal for artists and arts organizations seeking support for project-based work that engages and serves their communities.
Deadline to apply: Rolling until March 26, 2026
Visit MarylandStateArtsCouncil to apply and learn more details.
The ART14 Residency offers artists a unique opportunity to develop new work through immersive studio time, professional guidance, and creative community support. This flexible, rolling program supports experimentation, collaboration, and artistic growth.
Ideal for visual artists looking for structured time, mentorship, and space to expand their practice.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit ART14 to apply and learn more details.
The Warrior Rising Grant provides funding, training, and mentorship to military veterans and their families who are building and growing their own businesses. This rolling opportunity focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership development, and long-term sustainability.
Ideal for veteran entrepreneurs seeking startup support, business education, and access to a strong support network.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit WarriorRising to apply and learn more details.
The Fall Innovate Artists Grant provides direct funding to visual artists and photographers worldwide. Each quarter, Innovate Grant awards two artists unrestricted grants to support new work and creative exploration.
This opportunity values artistic vision, originality, and experimentation over formal qualifications.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (4th Quarter: Oct–Dec 2025)
Visit Innovative to apply and learn more details.
The Emergency Relief Grants from CERF+ offer financial support to artists facing career-threatening emergencies such as illness, natural disasters, or accidents. Funding helps artists recover, rebuild, and continue their creative work during challenging times.
Applications are accepted year-round for immediate support.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit CERF+ to apply and learn more details.
The Air Sensor Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) provides funding for community groups, schools, and local organizations to install and use air quality sensors. These grants support environmental education, local data collection, and public awareness about air pollution.
Funding is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds are allocated.
Deadline to apply: Ongoing (first-come, first-served)
Visit MassDEP to apply and learn more details.
The Well Work – Just Thrive Interest program, offered by Justworks, provides rolling funding opportunities and support for small businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations. This initiative focuses on improving workplace well-being, equity, and organizational health.
Ideal for teams seeking practical tools, funding, or partnerships to create more inclusive and sustainable workplaces.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit JustWorks to apply and learn more details.
The Wish Local Empowerment Program supports minority and Black-owned brick-and-mortar businesses across the U.S. by providing funding and visibility to help them grow. This initiative promotes entrepreneurship and local economic development.
Eligible stores can use funds to expand inventory, marketing, or community engagement.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit Wish Local to apply and learn more details.
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation’s Equity Fund supports organizations and leaders advancing equity, inclusion, and racial justice in Berkshire, Columbia, Dutchess, and Litchfield counties. Grants fund community projects that foster systemic change and opportunity.
This fund invests in initiatives that strengthen belonging and build pathways toward equitable futures.
Deadline to apply: June 15, 2026
Visit Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation to apply and learn more details.
The Big Idea Grant by YippityDoo provides monthly microgrants to small business owners with bold, creative ideas ready to grow. Open to U.S.-based entrepreneurs, this grant supports innovation, marketing, and project development.
Each month, selected winners receive funding to move their next “big idea” forward.
Deadline to apply: Rolling at the end of each month
Visit YippityDoo to apply and learn more details.
The GreenEdge Accelerator, powered by the Boston Impact Initiative, supports minority and women-owned businesses in Massachusetts developing clean energy solutions. This program combines funding, mentorship, and networking to help entrepreneurs scale climate-conscious innovations.
It aims to accelerate equitable economic growth by empowering diverse founders driving sustainability.
Deadline to apply: Rolling
Visit GreenEdge MA to apply and learn more details.
The Wells Fargo Grant supports nonprofits and community organizations working to create economic opportunity and improve quality of life in underserved communities. Managed by Wells Fargo, the grant program focuses on areas such as housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and sustainability. Applications are reviewed year-round, allowing organizations flexibility in submitting proposals.
By partnering with community-focused nonprofits, Wells Fargo works to create meaningful social impact across the country.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (year-round applications accepted)
Visit Wells Fargo to apply and learn more details.
The IMPACT Grant is designed to help nonprofits secure the financial resources they need to grow and sustain their missions. Offered by Impact Funding Solutions, this program provides direct support to nonprofit organizations that serve their communities through education, social services, health, and other initiatives. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
This grant gives nonprofits the opportunity to focus on their core mission while receiving critical funding to expand and strengthen their programs.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (year-round applications accepted)
Visit Impact Funding Solutions to apply and learn more details.
The Artist Creative Practice Grant provides financial assistance to individual artists at any stage of their careers. Offered by South Arts, this rolling grant supports the time, resources, and materials necessary for artists to advance their creative practice. The program aims to nurture artists’ long-term growth and strengthen the cultural vitality of communities across the South.
By offering flexible funding, the grant ensures artists can focus on creating new work and exploring innovative ideas without financial barriers.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (year-round applications accepted)
Visit South Arts to apply and learn more details.
The Musicians Foundation Grant provides critical assistance to professional musicians facing financial challenges. Administered by the Musicians Foundation, this program offers support with medical expenses, living costs, and other emergencies, helping artists remain resilient in times of need. Applications are accepted year-round.
This grant is a vital resource for musicians, ensuring they can continue their creative work while navigating unexpected hardships.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (year-round applications accepted)
Visit Musicians Foundation to apply and learn more details.
The Inuit Small Business Hero Program celebrates and supports entrepreneurs who make an impact in their communities. Offered by QuickBooks and Mailchimp, the program provides small businesses with recognition, resources, and financial assistance to grow and sustain their work. Winners are selected on a rolling basis with scheduled awarding throughout the year.
This initiative highlights the stories of entrepreneurs who demonstrate resilience and creativity, while also providing practical funding to help them achieve their next milestones.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (with scheduled awarding)
Visit QuickBooks and Mailchimp to apply and learn more details, or view the guidelines PDF.
The 10,000 Small Business Grant is part of Goldman Sachs’ initiative to provide funding, education, and resources to small businesses across the United States. This rolling grant supports entrepreneurs with financial capital as well as business development programs to help them scale sustainably.
By combining funding with training and networking opportunities, the program helps small business owners strengthen operations, increase revenue, and create jobs in their communities.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (year-round applications accepted)
Visit Goldman Sachs to apply and learn more details.
The Seed Grant Program helps small towns and community-driven nonprofits take the first steps toward implementing the Community Heart & Soul model of local engagement. Offered by Community Heart & Soul, the grant provides up to $10,000 to support planning and organizing efforts that foster stronger community connections.
By funding grassroots initiatives, the program encourages collaboration, civic pride, and long-term sustainability in small towns across the United States.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (year-round applications accepted)
Visit Community Heart & Soul to apply and learn more details.
The Edwards & Edwards Management Entrepreneur Grant supports aspiring and current business owners with funding to launch or grow their ventures. Managed by Edwards & Edwards Management, the program requires a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee to apply. With a rolling deadline, applicants may apply year-round for consideration.
This grant is ideal for entrepreneurs seeking practical assistance to strengthen their business models and reach new markets.
Deadline to apply: Rolling (year-round applications accepted)
Visit Edwards & Edwards Management to apply and learn more details.
The Simple Gifts Fund provides small grants to individuals and organizations in the town of Sheffield, MA, for projects that enrich the community. Offered by Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, this fund supports activities in areas such as education, culture, recreation, and the environment.
The program is designed to foster local initiatives that inspire connection, creativity, and community spirit.
Deadline to apply: March 15, 2026
Visit Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation to apply and learn more details.
The Hustler’s MicroGrant provides monthly funding to women of color entrepreneurs to help them grow and sustain their businesses. Offered by HerSuiteSpot, the grant supports business expenses, marketing, and other critical needs that help accelerate growth and success. Applications are open year-round, with one recipient selected each month.
This microgrant is a valuable opportunity for underrepresented women founders to access direct financial support without a lengthy application process.
Deadline to apply: 11:59 PM on the last day of each month
Visit HerSuiteSpot to apply and learn more details.
The Global Impact Cash Grant Program funds nonprofit organizations worldwide that address critical social challenges in education, economic empowerment, and crisis response. Provided by Cisco, these grants support scalable, technology-driven solutions that create measurable and lasting impact in communities. Eligible projects must demonstrate sustainability, strong partnerships, and the potential for replication.
With no fixed deadline, organizations have the flexibility to apply year-round for funding to advance innovative programs that align with Cisco’s social investment priorities. This program is ideal for nonprofits ready to take their technology-based initiatives to the next level.
Deadline to apply: Year-round (no fixed deadline)
Visit Cisco to apply and learn more details, or view the program PDF.
The Truist Foundation Grant is designed to fund organizations committed to building better lives for underserved communities. Provided by Truist Foundation, this grant supports nonprofits focused on economic mobility, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, and access to basic needs. It’s an opportunity to secure large-scale funding for transformative, community-driven projects.
With two remaining cycles for the year, this grant is ideal for mission-aligned nonprofits aiming for systemic change through bold ideas and strategic initiatives.
Deadline to apply: July 31, 2025 (2nd Cycle) and November 30, 2025 (3rd Cycle)
Visit Truist Foundation to apply and learn more details.
This grant provides funding to support cybersecurity efforts through Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services. Open to municipalities, nonprofits, and critical infrastructure organizations across Massachusetts.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for MDR-related projects aimed at building a more cyber-resilient Massachusetts.
For details and updates, visit the Cyber Resilient MA Grant page.
Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Are you a passionate entrepreneur with big dreams and a small business in need of support? What would you do with a $1,000 business grant?
Deja Vu Parker of WBLS, in collaboration with HerSuiteSpot, proudly presents the Hustler’s MicroGrant – a remarkable opportunity for small business owners like you to receive the boost you deserve.
Our mission is simple: to provide grants and invaluable resources to promising small businesses across the United States. With applications open each month, the process is straightforward and dynamic.
Ready to take your business to the next level? Apply today for the Hustler’s MicroGrant and let’s make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality.
Monthly application and awarding.
Created in 1993 to further FCA’s mission to encourage, sponsor, and promote work of a contemporary, experimental nature, Emergency Grants provide urgent funding for visual and performing artists and poets who:
Emergency Grants is a year-round, multi-disciplinary program that offers immediate, project-based assistance to artists living and working anywhere in the United States, for projects occurring in the U.S. and abroad.
Each month FCA receives an average of 100 Emergency Grant applications and makes approximately 15-20 grants in the range of $500 to $3,000 each. Applicants may request any amount in that range and, if granted, may receive full or partial funding. The average grant is currently $1,900.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until December 3rd, 2025.
Black women founders are the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs out of any throughout history. These founders are best equipped to solve some of the world’s largest unmet needs, and have a legacy of reinvesting in their communities and creating intergenerational wealth. However, Black women entrepreneurs are met with the greatest barriers to accessing capital.
This perpetual systemic discrimination, the unwillingness & inability of Silicon Valley and venture capitalists to effectively diversify their investments, the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on entrepreneurs of color, and generations of inequities against Black people are absolutely inexcusable.
SoGal Foundation has teamed up with Winky Lux, bluemercury, twelveNYC, Twilio, and other sponsors to make a small step towards progress by providing several $10K and $5K cash grants to Black women or nonbinary entrepreneurs.
Awardees will also receive tactical help navigating the fundraising environment at large so that they will have a more equitable opportunity at scaling the next billion dollar idea. They will also receive lifetime “ask-me-anything” access to the SoGal Foundation and SoGal Ventures teams. We know this is a small start, and we are hopeful that it will grow. We believe in a brighter future where the next world changing business does not go unrealized because of systemic discrimination.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Every month, we select a business owner in the US as a Freed Fellow. Each Fellow receives a $500 grant to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. No equity required.
Every submission to become a Freed Fellow gets feedback in the form of their overall Freed score and recommendations to grow their business based on our review.
Everyone who submits a feedback request also receive two months of free mentoring in our virtual community, the Freed Studio. The Studio is a safe and supportive space that brings together ambitious business owners to identify and implement the practices, processes, and systems needed for sustainable growth to help them get to their first (or next) $1 million in revenue.
Freed Fellows are also eligible to receive an additional end-of-year grant of $2,500.
We recognize that as a large e-commerce company we have the responsibility to help uplift others. Black-owned small businesses have long faced hardship due to systemic racism. But small businesses like yours are integral to the makeup of America. So we are dedicating a $2M dollar fund to give roughly 4,000 Wish Local small business partners financial support. The selected recipients will receive amounts between $500 – $2000. This program will only be open to Black-owned stores, to help promote equality and diversity in American business.
How to Apply: Tell us about your store and why you qualify for this program, then submit your application below. If you are selected as a recipient, you will be asked to join Wish Local.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Foundation provides financial resources for visual artists to create new work, acquire supplies, rent studio space, prepare for exhibitions, attend a residency and offset living expenses.
The Foundation welcomes, throughout the year, applications from visual artists who are painters, sculptors and artists who work on paper, including printmakers. There are no deadlines. Grants are intended for a one-year period of time. The Foundation will review expenditures relating to an artist’s professional work and personal expenses and amounts range up to $50,000. The size of the grant is determined by the individual circumstances of the artist. Professional exhibition history will be taken into consideration. Artists must be actively exhibiting their current work in professional artistic venues, such as gallery and museum spaces.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Our application for one-time financial assistance grants is open to professional musicians across all genres. If you are a professional musician in a specific time of need, please explore below to see if you might qualify for a financial grant to pay an essential bill.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program is intended to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities throughout the United States. Up to 100 towns each year for the next five years will receive community improvement grants of up to $50,000 each. The focus is on providing support to revitalize community spaces in towns with 50,000 people or less that help foster local connections. Examples of eligible projects include revitalizing a town hall, a senior center, a local little league field, a library, or any space where friends and neighbors gather.
This is an ongoing grant.
What is An Amber Grant? In 1998, we gave our first Amber Grant in honor of 19-year old Amber Wigdahl, who died before fulfilling her business dreams. Today, we award three $10,000 Amber Grants each month to a woman owned business. And three of our 36 monthly winners get an additional $25,000 Year-End Amber Grant.
This is an ongoing grant.
NRCS works one-on-one with producers to develop a conservation plan that outlines conservation practices and activities to help solve on-farm resource issues. Producers implement practices and activities in their conservation plan that can lead to cleaner water and air, healthier soil and better wildlife habitat, all while improving their agricultural operations. EQIP helps producers make conservation work for them. Financial assistance for practices may be available through EQIP. Some producers may also qualify for advance payment.(ongoing program).
Benefits include
The Awesome Foundation is an ever-growing worldwide community devoted to forwarding the interest of awesome in the universe. Created in the long hot summer days of 2009 in Boston, the Foundation distributes $1,000 grants, no strings attached, to projects and their creators. At each fully autonomous chapter, the money is pooled together from the coffers of ten or so self-organizing “micro-trustees” and given up front in cash, check, or gold doubloons.
The Black Farmer Fund Rapid Response Fund exists to support Black farmers & food actors across the Northeast in emergency situations including but not limited to equipment breakdown, weather damage, loss of crops or animals, medical expenses, stolen or damaged supplies, etc.
This fund intends to provide direct financial support more quickly than traditional funding options. The main goal of this fund is to address acute emergencies to provide immediate restoration of your operation. Decisions for the RRF are made by a community-led committee.
Updates funds on a quarterly basis:
Applications Open: January, April, July, October
Responses: February, May, August, November
Funding: March, June, September, December
The MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board is excited to continue recruitment for future cohorts of our Nursing Assistant Programs! We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for future programs. You will be contacted when dates are announced to confirm that you are available and interested.
Possible programs include:
– A Blended Online training, provided by our partners at Integritus Healthcare, pairs online learning with hands-on clinical experience. Locations vary throughout the county.
– A modified nursing assistant training program, provided by our partners at Berkshire Health Systems, taking place in Pittsfield.
Whether you want to launch, pivot, or expand your small business, the goal of our free Small Business Technical Assistance (SBTA) program is to equip you with foundational business operations knowledge and practical guidance on business development issues, tasks, and initiatives.
If you are interested in pursuing an internship, don’t be shy, just apply!
Once you have completed our matchmaking form once, it is yours to redecorate or not. Thus, making it easier to apply again for other internships.
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