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

March 31, 2026 (Spring 2026 Grant Cycle, applications due by 11:59 pm)

Program support grants up to $9,000; one-year grant period; funds distributed upon award.

Supports nonprofit programs that help students persist in and complete post-secondary education through mentoring, tutoring, financial literacy, and related services.

--- ## Description This grant supports nonprofit organizations working to increase student persistence and completion in post-secondary education. Eligible programs include college and career mentoring, academic tutoring, financial management training, and other services that promote academic and career success for students beyond initial access to post-secondary pathways. The fund is designed to foster innovative approaches that help students—especially those who may be first-generation, low-income, or otherwise at risk—successfully navigate and complete their post-secondary educational journeys. --- ## Due Dates - March 31, 2026: Application deadline for the Spring 2026 Grant Cycle (all applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm to be considered) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant size: Up to $9,000 for program support. - Funds are distributed upfront upon award (not reimbursement-based). - Grant period: Typically one year from the award date (expected funding decisions by May 31, 2026). --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status or have a fiscal sponsor with 501(c)(3) status. - Programs must serve communities within the SouthCoast Community Foundation’s service area (41 cities/towns in Southeastern Massachusetts). - Organizations headquartered outside the region may apply if their programs directly benefit South Coast communities. - Only programmatic support requests are eligible for this fund (not general operating, capital, or capacity-building support). --- ## Application Process - Apply through the [SouthCoast Community Foundation’s online grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog/Index?urlkey=cfsema). - Complete the shared Spring 2026 application, indicating a request for Program/Project Support specific to post-secondary student success. - Applicants may submit up to three distinct initiatives within a single application (across all funds in the cycle, but only program support for this fund). - Required information includes: organization mission, geographic area(s) served, populations served, program details, requested amount (up to $9,000), timeline, impact, success measures, and budget rationale. - Review period is April–May 2026, with funding decisions announced by May 31, 2026. - A brief report on outcomes is required approximately one year after the award. --- ## Additional Information - Only program support grants are available from this fund; requests for general operating, capacity-building, or capital support should be directed to other funds in the cycle. - The SouthCoast Community Foundation offers additional non-financial support through its [Nonprofit Resilience Network (NRN)](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/nrn/), providing learning opportunities and strategic partnerships for grantees. - Information sessions are available in March 2026 to assist applicants—see [session details and registration](https://southcoastcf.org/spring-grant-round-information-session-hybrid/). --- ## External Links - [SouthCoast Community Foundation Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog/Index?urlkey=cfsema) - [Spring 2026 Grant Cycle Information](https://southcoastcf.org/receive/apply-for-grants/#Spring-Grant-Cycle-(Pilot)) - [Spring Grant Round Information Sessions](https://southcoastcf.org/spring-grant-round-information-session-hybrid/) - [Nonprofit Resilience Network](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/nrn/) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [inquiry@southcoastcf.org](mailto:inquiry@southcoastcf.org) | | Phone | 508-996-8253 | | Contact Form | [Contact SCCF](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/contact-us/) | | Address | 350 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 |

Nancy and Jack Braitmayer Fund for Innovative Educational Excellence

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