Community First Grants is a grant from Point32Health Foundation supporting nonprofit organizations working to improve health equity and community well-being across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.

The Foundation offers multi-year general operating grants in two annual cycles: one focused on organizing, policy, advocacy, and systems change to improve conditions for older adults (February deadline, June decisions), and one supporting community building and power in underserved communities (September deadline, December decisions).

Awards support traditional operational costs as well as staff wellness, executive coaching, and capacity building. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations with demonstrated local impact. Awards are up to $15,000.

How we fund - Point32Health Foundation Point32Health Foundation is proactive and responsive in its funding of nonprofits in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island—the states where Point32Health does business. Photos courtesy of Connecticut Age Well Collaborative, Maine Initiatives’ Immigrant-Led Organizations Fund (photo credit: Luke Kaneb) and Rhode Island Food Policy Council.

Multi-year, general operating grants are made to nonprofits doing work in aging that addresses equity, especially in communities that have experienced disinvestment and are most affected by systemic barriers. Beyond traditional operational costs, the Foundation’s general operating grants can also be used for costs related to staff wellness, executive leadership coaching and other capacity building initiatives.

The Foundation team has two grant cycles and brings recommendations to the board two times a year. To begin the funding process, Point32Health Foundation requests organizations submit a short inquiry form to share how their work may align with the Foundation’s focus.

Submissions can be made when it works best for you but please consider the decision timelines of the Foundation team and Board so that the team has the opportunity for timely conversations. The team assesses potential fit for both cycles during every inquiry form review. February 20, 2026 for organizations working in organizing, policy, advocacy and systems change to improve the conditions affecting older adults.

Decisions will be announced in June. September 18, 2026 for organizations working in community building – organizations supporting community power and advancing solutions promoting healthier communities. Decisions will be announced in December.

After your submission and then an initial meeting with the Foundation, there are no immediate next steps that you need to take to be considered for a grant invitation. We weigh all conversation-based requests against available resources and only invite organizations to submit formal documentation if we are recommending the grant to our board of directors.

Note: You will be asked to complete a short eligibility quiz before accessing the inquiry form. If your organization has an active Point32Health Foundation grant and is seeking renewal, you do not need to complete the inquiry form. Please reach out to your Foundation contact for an end of grant conversation and next steps.

*For accessibility needs or accommodations to submit an inquiry, please email foundation@point32health. org The Foundation’s fiscal year begins January 1 each year, as do grant renewals. Our commitment to multi-year funding means that approximately 75% of the annual grantmaking budget is already committed to community organizations.

General timeline and application steps for each grant cycle Timeline for organizations working in organizing, policy, advocacy and systems change to improve the conditions affecting older adults Organization will submit inquiry form by February 20. Foundation team will review inquiry form by March 20. If there is potential alignment, the team will outreach to set up a conversation to learn more and discuss your work.

Foundation team will invite recommended organizations to submit a full application in April; brief grant documentation will be due mid-May. Decisions announced in late June, after board meeting. Timeline for organizations working in community building Organization will submit inquiry form by September 18.

Foundation team will review inquiry form by October 18. If there is potential alignment, the team will outreach to set up a conversation to learn more and discuss your work. Foundation team will invite recommended organizations to submit a full application in early November; brief grant documentation will be due early December.

Decisions announced in December, after board meeting. Webinar: Equity in aging and 2025 grantmaking We outline our strategy during annual webinars. To learn more, review our most recent presentation about the strategy of the Foundation in the years to come.

Frequently asked questions Community-informed strategy Listening sessions and focus groups informed our focus. Investing in community-led solutions Our community investment priorities address a growing unmet need.