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The Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant - Massachusetts is an Organizational Effectiveness Grant from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts that funds nonprofits in building specific skills, capabilities, and strategies to reach the next level of organizational effectiveness. Awards range from $2,500 to $15,000 (maximum up to $25,000 in some cycles), with grants lasting up to one year.
All applicants must have 501(c)(3) status for at least one year, serve residents of Hampden, Hampshire, or Franklin counties in Massachusetts, and schedule a pre-application phone conversation with the Program Officer. Fiscally sponsored organizations are not eligible. Projects must address holistic organizational needs rather than a single program or department.
Proposals are evaluated against the CFWM Organizational Effectiveness Framework, and organizations must articulate how the funded work will advance whole-organization capacity.
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Check out our Trainings and Presentations for upcoming opportunities. Our Organizational Effectiveness Grants (formerly “Capacity Grants”) support nonprofits in building specific skills, capabilities, and strategies to better execute their work, helping them reach the next level of organizational effectiveness.
Most Recent Eligibility & Guidelines for This Grant Opportunity: All applicants must schedule a pre-application phone conversation with the Organizational Effectiveness Grant Program Officer before consideration for funding. Funding is solely intended for nonprofits that will address issues that affect the entire organization, rather than a single department or program. Applicants must have current 501(c)3 status.
Fiscally sponsored organizations are not eligible. Applicants must serve residents of Hampden, Hampshire, or Franklin counties of Massachusetts. Applicants must have maintained 501(c)3 status for at least one year in order to provide a full year of financial records with their application.
To view overall eligibility guidelines for applicant organizations, please click here. Funding/Project Criteria: Funding should specifically enhance an organization’s effectiveness by undertaking activities that advance holistic organizational capacity. Proposals seeking to expand a specific program’s capacity, rather than the entire organization’s capacity, will not be considered.
Grant range: Minimum grants are $2,500. A maximum grant is $15,000. Duration of grants: Up to one (1) year from the grant award date.
Application and Related Materials: CFWM Organizational Effectiveness Framework (reference to this is required in application) Looking for a consultant for your project – search New England Nonprofit Consultant Directory Please reach out to Michael DeChiara, Senior Program Officer
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant - Massachusetts is funded by Various Massachusetts Funders. 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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