Community Grants

The deadline to apply for the next grant cycle (2026) is October 9, 2026 at noon.

We encourage meetings with new applicants at least 30 days before submitting a request and will not accommodate last-minute meeting requests within the weeks before our deadline.

Download our Grant Proposal Guidelines here.

Our grant awards are for charitable projects, programs, initiatives, and/or focused capital projects that directly impact the health and well-being of individuals in Central and MetroWest Massachusetts (see map of our service area below). Our fall grants will range in size between $5,000 and $40,000, depending on alignment with our Focus Areas and scope of the non-profit program as described below:

Our current Grant Focus Areas as are follows:

1. Strengthening mental health or behavioral health services and programs for children, adolescents, and young adults (ages 0-22) including traditional and non-traditional supports, counseling, social-emotional learning, suicide prevention, grief support, and other modes.
2. Helping individuals of all ages reach recovery from substance use disorder (including opioids, alcohol and other substances).
3. Addressing the workforce shortage and encouraging the pursuit of career paths in mental health, behavioral health, and recovery coaching.
4. Programs and initiatives to reduce stigma around mental health and substance use disorder.