Grant Partners
Mass Farmers Markets
Funding for fundraising consultant services to better support a network of farmers markets as they meet emerging needs to expand markets and reach underserved populations resulting from the pandemic.
This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Amherst Community Connections
Funding to build a robust, comprehensive housing tracker to shorten the wait time for housing vouchers for people experiencing homelessness.
Quincy Asian Resources, Inc.
Funding to support increased demand for its services due to the pandemic, including for food access and for application assistance for health insurance, unemployment, and low-income housing.
This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
YWCA Central Massachusetts
Funding to conduct focus groups to better understand vaccine acceptance and non-acceptance in the African communities of Worcester.
This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACT Lawrence, Inc.
Funding to hire a consultant to provide tools and expertise to expand federal housing eligibility counseling capabilities and maximize operations. This enhancement will increase its capacity to meet emergency housing and foreclosure needs for Latinx people with economic hardships that have been intensified by the pandemic.
This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
MetroWest Free Medical Program. Inc.
Funding to hire a consultant to aid in the reopening of women's health and adult programs for in-person visits, which had been suspended due to COVID-19. The consultant will implement an electronic medical record system within the organization for easier scheduling and to better accommodate telehealth visits.
Abortion Rights Fund of Western Massachusetts
To hire a strategic planning consultant to help expand areas of focus and increase impact.
Backyard Growers
To purchase equipment and accessories to create high-quality and engaging virtual content and to safely and effectively deliver programs and food resources to children and families during the pandemic.
This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Berkshire Center for Justice
To hire a grant writer to raise funds to meet increased demand for services due to the pandemic and for outreach activities in accordance with health and safety guidelines for COVID-19.
This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Heading Home
To offset unplanned items such as food, supplies, cleaning services and increased staff time in response to COVID-19.This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ruth’s Way For Women
To provide a Parenting Journey Facilitator training for three Board members who will learn group management and facilitation techniques to help women effectively care for and communicate with their children.
The Community Builders
To provide supplies for households with young children that are home all day, including diapers, wipes, books, and educational toys and activities due to the closure of early education programs as a result of COVID-19.
This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Building Audacity
To fund food and basic needs while youth access academic supports and connect with its multi-lingual mental health practitioner.
This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mission Hill Health Movement
To hire a grant writer to fundraise for the organization.
The Haven Project Inc.
To support immediate health and safety issues facing vulnerable young adults with housing instability during the pandemic, offering basic needs items, along with increased mental and physical health supports. They anticipate continued negative effects on clients’ mental health and are actively building relationships with appropriate providers as well as encouraging active learning and personal growth during this time.
This grant was made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.