[SouthCoast Community Foundation](https://southcoastcf.org)

March 31, 2026 (Application deadline, Spring 2026 Grant Cycle)

Up to $20,000 per request (general operating, program/project, or capital support); one-year grant period typical.

Supports organizations advancing community wellbeing in public safety, education, workforce, mental health, and youth development in the SouthCoast region.

--- ## Description The Acushnet Foundation Fund, administered by the SouthCoast Community Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups working to enhance the wellbeing and opportunities of residents in the SouthCoast region. Priority areas include public safety and violence prevention, arts and culture, early childhood and K–12 education, workforce development, mental health and substance use services, youth mentorship and leadership, and youth recreation and sports. Funding is available for general operations, specific programs or projects, and capital needs that align with these focus areas. --- ## Due Dates - March 31, 2026: Application deadline (full application due by 11:59 PM for the Spring 2026 Grant Cycle / Acushnet Foundation Fund) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum request: Up to $20,000 per proposal (general operating, program/project, or capital support) - Organizations may submit up to three proposals within a single application per cycle - Grant period: Typically one year from award; funds are distributed upon award (not reimbursement-based) - Reporting: Brief report required approximately one year after award --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status - Governmental, educational, and religious organizations are also eligible - Organizations headquartered outside the SouthCoast region may apply if their programs serve SouthCoast communities - Projects must serve communities within the SouthCoast Community Foundation’s service area (41 cities/towns in Southeastern Massachusetts) - Grants are not made to individuals or for-profit entities --- ## Application Process - Submit applications through the [SouthCoast Community Foundation online grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog/Index?urlkey=cfsema) - Applications open March 1, 2026; deadline is March 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM - Organizations may submit up to three distinct proposals (can include any mix of general operating, program/project, and capital requests) - Applicants specify the amount requested, describe the intended impact, and provide a budget rationale - Review period: April–May 2026; funding decisions announced by May 31, 2026 --- ## Additional Information - Indirect or overhead costs are allowable for general operating requests and as reasonable indirect costs within program/project requests - The foundation offers information sessions and recorded demos to support applicants ([details and registration](https://southcoastcf.org/receive/apply-for-grants/#information-sessions)) - The Nonprofit Resilience Network (NRN) provides additional learning and capacity-building opportunities: [Learn more](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/nrn/) - If a proposal is denied or partially funded in the spring, organizations may reapply in the fall cycle --- ## External Links - [Acushnet Foundation Fund application portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Form/Preview/QuestionList?urlKey=cfsema&form=1709121&opportunity=373792) - [SouthCoast Community Foundation – Apply for Grants](https://southcoastcf.org/receive/apply-for-grants/) - [Grant FAQ](https://southcoastcf.org/receive/apply-for-grants/#grant-faq) - [Information Sessions & Registration](https://southcoastcf.org/receive/apply-for-grants/#information-sessions) - [Nonprofit Resilience Network (NRN)](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/nrn/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | inquiry@southcoastcf.org | | Phone | 508-996-8253 | | Foundation Address | 350 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 | | Contact Form | [Online Contact Form](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/contact-us/) |

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