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Community Momentum Micro Grant Program (Career Readiness and Educational Access) is sponsored by Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts. This grant program provides flexible, responsive funding for timely, short-term projects that help organizations address emerging needs, seize unexpected opportunities, and remove barriers to program success, with a focus on career-related training, post-secondary education, and other educational initiatives to advance economic wellness.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tax-exempt organizations, including municipalities, whose projects directly benefit the foundation's geographic service area (North Central Massachusetts / 33-community region). Individuals and for-profit organizations are ineligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500 - $3,000 (up to $3,000 per fiscal year). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Momentum Micro Grant Program (Career Readiness and Educational Access) is funded by Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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