Competitive Grant Programs: Catalyst Grants
Catalyst Grants offer multi-year, flexible support to Barnstable County nonprofits to strengthen capacity, operations, and impact, with grantees joining a peer learning cohort for collaboration and leadership development.
Funder: Cape Cod Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $50,000 per award, distributed over 3 years ($20,000/$20,000/$10,000); subject to annual renewal; multi-year cohort of ~18 recipients.
Summary: Flexible, multi-year general operating support for strengthening nonprofit capacity and mission impact in Barnstable County, Massachusetts.
Key Information: Executive Director participation in peer learning network is required.
Description
Catalyst Grants from the Cape Cod Foundation provide multi-year, flexible general operating support to nonprofit organizations serving Barnstable County, Massachusetts. The program is designed to help organizations strengthen their mission, operations, and overall capacity for greater future impact. Funding can be used to sustain core operations, address emerging priorities, and position organizations for organizational growth and resilience. Grantees also participate in a peer learning cohort to foster collaboration, leadership development, and shared learning.
