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Education Program & Small Capital Grants is sponsored by Yawkey Foundation. These grants support nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing resources and pathways to academic and economic mobility for underserved youth and families across Greater Boston. The Foundation supports educational programs that foster access, persistence, and success for youth and adults in their learning journeys.
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Program & Small Capital Grants - Yawkey Foundation Program & Small Capital Grants Program and Small Capital Grants support high-impact, strategic, and responsive nonprofit organizations in delivering their core missions through discrete and timebound projects . Program & Small Capital Grants help address an immediate need that is critical to the organization’s work. Grant amounts are up to $100,000, most often paid over one year.
Nonprofits may submit only one Initial Proposal to the Yawkey Foundation during a calendar year, irrespective of the Type of Grant. Organizations that have not been previously funded by the Foundation in recent years are encouraged to submit Initial Proposals for Program & Small Capital Grants to familiarize the Foundation with its work before submitting an Initial Proposal for Strategic Investment or Transformational Capital.
Please note that all Initial Proposals must be accompanied by a detailed project or program budget specific to the request using the Budget Template from Philanthropy MA. The Yawkey Foundation does not provide funding for general or ongoing program operations, personnel expenses (Including stipends), consultants, or for programs specific to individual public or charter schools/districts, cities, towns, or counties.
There are four submission periods for Program & Small Capital Grant Initial Proposals, aligned with the specific Area of Giving categories.
January 2, 2026 – January 23, 2026 Youth & Amateur Athletics March 2, 2026 – March 20, 2026 June 1, 2026 – June 19, 2026 September 1, 2026 – September 18, 2026 *** The time period for reviewing Program & Small Capital Grant Initial Proposals to determine which nonprofits will be invited to submit a Grant Application is between 90-120 days.
The Yawkey Foundation cannot provide feedback during the review period and will contact a nonprofit should more information be required for the Initial Proposal. Program & Small Capital Grants Strategic Investment Grants Transformational Capital Grants Yawkey Scholars Program Grants
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations dedicated to providing resources and pathways to academic and economic mobility for underserved youth and families across Greater Boston. The Foundation does not provide funding for general or ongoing program operations, personnel expenses (including stipends), consultants, or programs specific to individual public or charter schools/districts, cities, towns, or counties. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000, most often paid over one year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 2, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Education Program & Small Capital Grants is funded by Yawkey Foundation. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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