Community Grant: Project Support
The Community Grant: Project Support funds innovative nonprofit projects in Worcester County advancing arts, basic needs, economic opportunity, health, or youth development.
Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027: Letter of Intent deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: $2,500–$25,000 per project; nearly $2 million distributed annually across all grants
Summary: Supports innovative nonprofit projects in Worcester County focused on arts, basic needs, economic opportunity, health, or youth development.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
The Community Grant: Project Support program is the flagship funding initiative of the Greater Worcester Community Foundation. It aims to support nonprofit organizations implementing discrete projects or programs that align with one of five strategic focus areas: Arts & Creativity, Basic Needs, Economic Opportunity, Health & Wellbeing, and Youth Development. The grant seeks to foster community cohesion, address essential needs, promote economic self-sufficiency, improve health outcomes, and provide developmental opportunities for youth in Worcester County. Applications are evaluated based on feasibility, community access and inclusion, innovation, clear goals and outcomes, commitment to equity, and organizational strength.
