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Barr Foundation Grants is a grantmaking program from the Barr Foundation, a Boston-area philanthropy focused on transforming systems, policy, and narratives in the communities it serves. The Foundation primarily supports nonprofits in the Boston area through multi-year commitments, often renewing grants for longstanding partners. Between 15% and 30% of Barr grants go to organizations the Foundation has not previously funded.
New organizations may be invited to submit proposals by Barr program staff following community engagement, or may submit inquiries via program-specific forms on the Foundation's website. Barr does not make grants to individuals or for scholarships and rarely funds capital projects. Priority is given to organizations demonstrating clear, measurable impact and alignment with Barr's program strategies.
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Our Process and Approach - Barr Foundation There are a variety of ways organizations receive a grant from Barr. In most years, the majority of our grants support organizations we’ve previously funded. Yet, 15% to 30% of Barr grants help fund organizations we’ve never supported before.
Learn about the different ways we make grant decisions at Barr below. Building on Existing Partnerships We consider deep partnerships essential to making a positive difference in the communities we serve, so we prioritize long-term relationships with organizations that share our vision and make a clear impact year-to-year. Many of our grants are multi-year commitments without set term limits.
When a grant period ends, we often renew our support or fund new initiatives. Even when we don’t renew a grant, we remain in close contact and on the lookout for new opportunities to continue our partnership in the future. Proposals Invited by Staff To stay informed about needs and opportunities for impact, our team spends a great deal of their time in communities, engaging with leaders, residents, and experts.
These conversations can lead to invitations by Barr staff to submit a grant proposal. Inquiries From Potential New Partners Through the pathways outlined above, we aim to remain open to new ideas and partners. Yet, we know our networks have limits.
So, we also welcome inquiries from people who’ve taken a look at our goals and strategies and want to introduce themselves to the relevant members of our team. We encourage you to review our program pages and submit inquiries via the forms you’ll find there. Barr does not make grants to individuals or for scholarships.
It is also rare for Barr to fund capital projects or event sponsorships, except on occasion for longstanding partners. Transforming systems, policy, and narratives A rider exits a bus in Malden, MA. Five common themes characterize our work.
At Barr, we strive to be transparent, foster open dialogue, and nurture constructive relationships through: Flexibility and nimbleness Openness and transparency Charles River Conservancy Explore the partners we support and see how they’re driving change. Read impacts and learnings from Barr's completed grantmaking.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in the Boston area. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Climate Innovation Grants is a grant program from the Barr Foundation that funds innovative climate and clean energy projects in Massachusetts. The program supports groundbreaking solutions to the climate crisis, including technology demonstration, policy advancement, and collective impact initiatives that reduce emissions and create tangible community benefits. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and public entities in Massachusetts with a focus on climate solutions. Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000. Barr Foundation prioritizes projects that can scale and generate measurable environmental impact across the region.
Barr Foundation Climate Program: Mobility Grants is a funding initiative from the Barr Foundation that supports community-engaged, coalition-led efforts in Massachusetts and New England to advance low-carbon transportation and land use solutions that foster economic mobility. The program prioritizes long-term partnerships and systems-level change, funding organizations working to transform policy, narratives, and community access to sustainable transit options. Grants typically range from $50,000 to $500,000 and are available to nonprofits and public-private partnerships. Barr generally does not accept unsolicited proposals; most funding comes through staff invitations or existing partnerships. New organizations are encouraged to submit an inquiry through the Barr website.
EPA is seeking insightful, expert, and cost-effective applications from eligible applicants to provide the Chesapeake Bay Program’s non-federal partners with technical analysis and programmatic evaluation support related to water quality modeling and monitoring and spatial systems to manage, analyze, and map environmental data. The project assists the partners in meeting their restoration and protection goals and in increasing the transfer of scientific understanding to the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) activities. The recipient will support modeling, monitoring, and GIS programs needed to explain and communicate the health of and changes in the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R3-CBP-23-18. Assistance Listing: 66.466. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: ENV. Award Amount: Up to $5.3M per award.
Clean Ports Program is sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Clean Ports Program provides funding for zero-emission port equipment and infrastructure, as well as climate and air quality planning at U.S. ports. It aims to reduce diesel pollution and build a foundation for the port sector to transition to fully zero-emissions operations.