Safety Net Grants
The Boston Foundation’s Safety Net Grants fund nonprofits in Greater Boston providing legal aid, benefits access, and community safety for marginalized and immigrant communities.
Funder: The Boston Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Most grants are $50,000 over two years; some one-year grants of $25,000.
Summary: Supports nonprofits serving marginalized and immigrant communities in Greater Boston with general operating grants for legal aid, benefits access, and community safety.
Key Information: Community-led, participatory grantmaking process; geographic and programmatic eligibility applies.
Description
The Safety Net Grants program, administered by The Boston Foundation, provides general operating support to nonprofit organizations working to meet essential needs for marginalized and vulnerable residents in Greater Boston. The initiative places a strong emphasis on immigrant communities, focusing on organizations that deliver legal services and work authorization support, benefits navigation (such as housing and public assistance), and community engagement and protection. Grantmaking is conducted through a participatory, community-led process, ensuring that funding decisions are informed by those with lived experience and deep community ties.
