Esler Family Foundation Inspiring Generosity Match Fund
This grant supports Worcester County nonprofits with matched funding for projects advancing mental health, youth opportunity, and economic mobility, helping organizations expand their impact and community support.
Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$25,000 per grant; dollar-for-dollar match required; two-year, $1M fund
Summary: Supports Worcester County nonprofits with matched grants for mental health, youth opportunity, and economic mobility initiatives.
Key Information: Applicants must raise a dollar-for-dollar match; eligibility restricted to nonprofits/fiscally sponsored projects under $5M annual revenue.
Description
The Inspiring Generosity Match Fund, hosted by the Greater Worcester Community Foundation and supported by the Esler Family Foundation, is a competitive grant opportunity for nonprofits serving Worcester County, Massachusetts. The fund aims to incentivize philanthropy and strengthen local nonprofits through a dollar-for-dollar matching grant model. Grants can support general operations, programs, projects, or capital projects that align with the fund’s priority areas: mental health, youth opportunity, and economic mobility. The program is designed to help organizations accelerate their impact, deepen donor engagement, and build a more sustainable base of community support.
