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

March 31, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59 pm)

Capital grants up to $12,000 per project; one-year grant period typical.

Supports capital projects preserving historic buildings and artifacts in Fairhaven, MA, and neighboring communities.

Only capital preservation/maintenance projects are eligible; 501(c)(3) status or fiscal sponsorship required.

--- ## Description The Martha G. Coggeshall Fund, administered by the SouthCoast Community Foundation, provides capital grants to support the preservation and maintenance of buildings and artifacts with historical value in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, and its surrounding communities. The fund is part of the Foundation's twice-yearly competitive grant cycles and is focused exclusively on capital needs directly related to historic preservation—such as restoration, renovation, and conservation efforts for historically significant physical assets. Eligible projects must demonstrate both historical significance and a clear geographic connection to Fairhaven or nearby towns. The fund aims to help sustain the region's cultural and heritage resources for future generations. --- ## Due Dates - March 31, 2026: Full application deadline (applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm) Applicants should note that the SouthCoast Community Foundation runs two cycles annually (spring and fall), but this fund is currently available through the Spring 2026 cycle. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant size: $12,000 per capital project. - Funds are distributed upon award, not on a reimbursement basis. - Grant term: Typically, grantees have one year from the award date to use funds for the proposed purpose. - A brief outcome report is required approximately one year after award. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or be fiscally sponsored by an organization with 501(c)(3) status. - Projects must involve the preservation, restoration, or maintenance of historically significant buildings or artifacts in Fairhaven, MA, or its surrounding communities. - Only capital support requests (e.g., construction, renovation, specialized conservation, or equipment/materials for preservation) are eligible under this fund. - Organizations outside the South Coast region may apply if the funded work directly benefits Fairhaven or its neighboring communities and the geographic connection is clearly described. - Grants are not available for general operating, program-only, or capacity-building requests under this fund. --- ## Application Process - Applications open: March 1, 2026 - Applications close: March 31, 2026 (11:59 pm) - Submit through the [SouthCoast Community Foundation's Online Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog/Index?urlkey=cfsema). - Organizations may submit up to three distinct initiatives within a single application, but only one request per project per fund. - Required application sections include: - Organization mission and focus area - Geographic area(s) and populations served - Detailed description of the capital project, amount requested, timeline, and community impact - Budget rationale and total project cost; plan for project if full funding is not secured Information sessions are available during the application period. [Register for info sessions](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southcoast-community-foundations-spring-grant-round-information-sessions-tickets-1983686521786?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) or view recorded demos. --- ## Additional Information - The fund is part of the Foundation's Spring 2026 Grant Cycle, which serves as a pilot for a new, twice-annual grantmaking structure. - Nonprofit Resilience Network (NRN) resources are available to all applicants for learning, networking, and organizational development. - Grants are awarded based on alignment with donor intent, historical significance, and community impact. - Unsuccessful applicants may reapply in future cycles. --- ## External Links - [SouthCoast Community Foundation – Home](https://southcoastcf.org) - [Apply for Grants – SCCF](https://southcoastcf.org/receive/apply-for-grants/) - [Online Grants Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Opportunity/Catalog/Index?urlkey=cfsema) - [2026 Spring Grant Cycle Information](https://www.grantinterface.com/Form/Preview/QuestionList?urlKey=cfsema&form=1709121&opportunity=373792) - [Information Session Registration](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/southcoast-community-foundations-spring-grant-round-information-sessions-tickets-1983686521786?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true) - [Nonprofit Resilience Network (NRN)](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/nrn/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | | -------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | General Email | inquiry@southcoastcf.org | | Phone | 508-996-8253 | | Contact Page | [Contact SCCF](https://southcoastcf.org/learn/contact-us/) |

Martha G. Coggeshall Fund

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