Nonprofit Effectiveness Grant Program
This grant supports Worcester County nonprofits in strengthening internal systems, managing change, and advancing inclusive leadership to build organizational resilience and effectiveness.
Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (decisions twice a month)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per grant; funds must be expended within 18 months of disbursement.
Summary: Supports Worcester County nonprofits to strengthen internal capacity, navigate organizational change, and advance inclusive leadership.
Key Information: Applicants must not have received this grant in the past 18 months; only for projects benefitting Worcester County residents.
Description
This program provides targeted capacity-building support to nonprofits serving Worcester County, Massachusetts. Grants are intended to help organizations strengthen internal systems, manage change, develop inclusive leadership, address legal and communication needs, and plan for contingencies. The goal is to foster more resilient, equitable, and effective nonprofits that can better fulfill their missions and serve their communities.
Supported activities include organizational audits, infrastructure improvements, executive transitions, strategic planning (for major shifts), board and leadership development, DEIA education, legal counsel for organizational changes, contingency planning, and crisis communications. The program does not support salaries, routine operational costs, capital projects (except limited software/equipment as part of a larger project), pilot programs, mergers, or reimbursements for work already completed.
