The John W. Alden Trust Grant is a grant from the John W. Alden Trust that funds capital projects at independent colleges, universities, and secondary schools in New England and nearby states, as well as YMCAs and educationally-related organizations in the Worcester, Massachusetts area. For colleges and universities, the program supports capital improvements that directly impact the quality of undergraduate academic offerings, including construction or renovation of classrooms, libraries, laboratories, auditoriums, and academic buildings, as well as equipment and furnishings for academic settings. Eligible applicants include independent colleges and universities in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey with specific enrollment criteria; vocational and independent secondary schools in the Worcester area; and YMCAs in Massachusetts. Awards typically range from $7,500 to $50,000, with first-time college applicants eligible for up to $100,000. Applications are due quarterly, with the May 11, 2026 cycle currently open.

Greater Worcester Community Foundation Community Grants is a grant from Greater Worcester Community Foundation that offers a range of competitive grant cycles annually to provide area nonprofits with acc. Each of our competitive grant programs has its own set of guidelines and parameters. Please visit each grant webpage to confirm eligibility and appropriateness. Eligible applicants include Nonprofit organizations serving Worcester County. Awards of Varies are available.

Davis Family Foundation Grants is sponsored by Davis Family Foundation. The foundation provides one-year grants to support educational, medical, and cultural/arts organizations. In education, it prioritizes systemic change and improved academic outcomes. In medical care, it supports programs that increase effectiveness or decrease costs. In arts and culture, it supports organizations that promote music, theater, drama, history, literature, and the arts. Geographic focus: Southern Maine (priority), other parts of Maine, and rarely other parts of New England Focus areas: Education, Medical/Health, Cultural/Arts