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

March 31, 2026 (Spring 2026 Grant Cycle - Huidekoper Fund)

Up to $4,000 per grant; awards may be for general operating, program/project, or capital support.

Supports nonprofits and schools in Southeastern Massachusetts for youth athletic and fitness programs serving ages 18 and under.

Applicants must have 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship; geographic and programmatic alignment is required.

--- ## Description The Huidekoper Fund, administered by the SouthCoast Community Foundation, provides competitive grants to nonprofits and schools in Southeastern Massachusetts to promote athletic activity and fitness among youth aged 18 and younger. Funding is available for general operating expenses, specific programs or projects, and capital needs (such as equipment or facility upgrades) that directly support youth athletics and fitness. The fund prioritizes initiatives that increase access to physical activity, particularly for underserved youth, and seeks to strengthen organizations whose core mission focuses on youth athletic engagement. --- ## Due Dates - March 31, 2026: Full application due by 11:59 pm for the Spring 2026 Grant Cycle (Huidekoper Fund) --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant size: $4,000 per request. - Applicants may request support for general operations, specific programs/projects, or capital needs. - Funding is distributed upfront upon award (not reimbursement-based). - Grant period typically spans one year from the award date, with a brief report required at the end of the period. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be: - A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, or - Fiscally sponsored by a 501(c)(3) organization. - Schools (public or private) are eligible. - Organizations must serve youth aged 18 or younger in Southeastern Massachusetts (including but not limited to communities in Bristol, Plymouth, Dukes, and Norfolk Counties). - Organizations based outside the region may apply if their programs directly benefit youth in the eligible service area. - Grants do not support individuals or for-profit entities. - Applicants may submit up to three distinct initiatives in a single application (e.g., combining operating, program, and/or capital requests). --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted through the [SouthCoast Community Foundation's online grants portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog/Index?urlkey=cfsema). - Application opens March 1, 2026; deadline is March 31, 2026 at 11:59 pm. - Required information includes: - Organization’s mission and primary program area - Communities and populations served - Details for each funding request (type, amount, impact, success indicators, budget rationale) - For operating requests: total annual budget and fit of requested funds - For program/capital requests: total project cost and contingency plans if not fully funded - Review period: April–May 2026; funding decisions announced by May 31, 2026. - Applicants are encouraged to attend information sessions for guidance and Q&A (see External Links below). --- ## Additional Information - Indirect/overhead costs are allowable for general operating support; reasonable indirect costs may be included for program requests. - The Foundation also offers non-financial support through its Nonprofit Resilience Network (NRN), including learning opportunities and capacity-building resources. - Organizations denied or partially funded in the spring cycle may reapply in the fall cycle. --- ## External Links - [Huidekoper Fund Application Portal (Spring 2026)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Form/Preview/QuestionList?urlKey=cfsema&form=1709121&opportunity=373792) - [SouthCoast Community Foundation Grant Information](https://southcoastcf.org/receive/apply-for-grants/) - [Nonprofit Resilience Network (NRN)](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/nrn/) - [Spring Grant Cycle Information Sessions](https://southcoastcf.org/spring-grant-round-information-session-hybrid/) - [Online Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfsema) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |----------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Email | [inquiry@southcoastcf.org](mailto:inquiry@southcoastcf.org) | | Phone | 508-996-8253 | | Contact Form | [Contact Us](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/contact-us/) | | Address | 350 Union Street, New Bedford, MA 02740 |

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