Mergers and Shared Services Fund
Supports Worcester County nonprofits with grants for mergers, shared services, and restructuring to boost mission impact and efficiency.
Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Requests accepted year round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 (Readiness/Exploration) | Up to $25,000 (Implementation); award size depends on project stage.
Summary: Supports small nonprofits in Worcester County pursuing mergers or shared services to strengthen mission impact and efficiency.
Key Information: Only for 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in or serving Worcester County; not for mergers involving non-501(c)(3) entities.
Description
This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Worcester County, Massachusetts, that are exploring or actively implementing organizational restructuring or shared services models. The goal is to help small nonprofits achieve greater mission impact, expand their reach, and increase efficiency through strategic partnerships such as mergers, acquisitions, shared administrative functions, or resource sharing. Grants are available for various stages of the process, including feasibility studies, consulting, due diligence, planning, and professional fees related to legal, accounting, HR, or IT.
