Boston Foundation Responsive Grants (Discontinued)

Boston Small Community Grants Trust Program – Spring 2026 Round is a grant from the City of Boston Treasury that funds nonprofit organizations providing direct benefits to Boston residents. Administered through over 300 individual trust funds pooled for efficiency, the program supports charitable and humane services, recreational programming for children, public space beautification, and educational field trips. Eligible applicants are nonprofits working with and for the people of Boston. Awards range from $500 to $2,000, and the Spring 2026 application deadline is April 27, 2026 at 5 p.m. Applications are submitted via WizeHive.

Boston Community Grants is a grant from the Liberty Mutual Foundation that supports Greater Boston nonprofits working to address poverty and build economic stability for local individuals and families. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000 and focus on organizations delivering direct impact in areas including human services, education, housing and homelessness, arts and culture, health, and civic affairs. Special emphasis is placed on programs providing accessibility for individuals of all abilities, security for people experiencing homelessness, and educational opportunities for children and youth living in poverty. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits aligned with the Liberty Mutual Foundation's strategic grantmaking framework. Established in 2003, the Foundation is a company-sponsored foundation of Liberty Mutual. Interested organizations should consult the Foundation's website for current application windows and priorities.

Greater Boston Discretionary Fund is a grant from the Liberty Mutual Foundation that funds nonprofits advancing security, resilience, and opportunity for vulnerable populations in the Greater Boston area. Established in 2003, the foundation focuses on three strategic goals: creating safe and secure environments, providing educational and workforce opportunities, and building climate-resilient communities. Programs for youth, low-income families, individuals with disabilities, and those facing hardship are prioritized. Funding types include program grants, capital support, and general operating support. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving residents of Boston, Brockton, Cambridge, Chelsea, Quincy, Randolph, or Somerville. Awards range from $5,000 to $25,000, disbursed on a rolling discretionary basis.

Boston Bar Foundation Grants is sponsored by Boston Bar Foundation. Each year, the Boston Bar Foundation awards grants to legal services organizations across Greater Boston, supporting vulnerable communities such as domestic violence survivors, immigrants, veterans, workers, prisoners, children, families, and transgender and non-binary individuals. These grants help provide critical legal assistance in areas including civil rights, housing, homelessness, public education, public benefits, citizenship, and challenges faced by low-income litigants navigating the courts.