Small Community Grants Program

Small Community Grants Program is sponsored by City of Boston, Trust Office. This program funds non-profit organizations that work with and for the people of Boston, providing immediate and direct impact in various program areas, including charitable and humane purposes, special or new recreation, recreational areas for children, and to adorn and embelli…

City of Boston Small Community Grants Trust Program | GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company City of Boston Small Community Grants Trust Program This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Boston for community-focused projects that enhance recreation, beautify public spaces, and offer educational experiences for children.

The City of Boston’s Treasury Department manages the Small Community Grants Trust Program, a funding initiative that consolidates the proceeds from over 300 individual small-purpose trusts into one streamlined grant program.

This consolidated approach allows the city to efficiently honor donor intentions by distributing funds to nonprofit organizations that support the residents of Boston through projects with direct and immediate impact. The Spring 2025 application round opened on Monday, March 24, 2025, and the deadline to apply has been extended to Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time.

Eligible nonprofit organizations must apply via the WizeHive platform, which requires the creation of an organizational profile. While a City of Boston supplier ID is not required to apply, it will be mandatory for any organization selected to receive a grant. Instructions for setting up a supplier ID and using the WizeHive system are provided on the City’s Grantmaking About Us page.

Funding is available for projects falling within the following focus areas: charitable and humane purposes (including humanitarian aid and services), special or new recreation initiatives, recreational areas for children (such as play and sports facilities), the beautification of Boston’s streets and public spaces, and field trips for children—particularly those involving nature experiences.

Projects should demonstrate a clear benefit to the Boston community and align with one or more of the defined program categories. To support applicants, the City of Boston offers multiple resources, including a FAQ document, instructional presentations, and a series of virtual office hours. These office hours provide an opportunity for real-time assistance and clarification.

Upcoming sessions for the Spring 2025 round are scheduled for April 10 and April 11, as well as April 15, with sessions held at both midday and evening times to accommodate varying schedules. All sessions are accessible via Zoom using the same meeting link and ID. Interested organizations can reach out for assistance with the application or WizeHive platform by contacting the Grants team at [email protected] .

Questions specific to the Small Community Grants Trust Program may be directed to the Treasury Office at [email protected] or by calling 617-635-2131.

Not specified - Not specified Specific funding amounts are not published, but grants are awarded for projects with immediate, direct impact Funds come from over 300 small trusts pooled together for distribution A City of Boston supplier ID is required only if selected for a grant Must be a nonprofit organization Must create a profile on WizeHive to apply Must benefit residents of Boston Supplier ID is needed for disbursement but not for initial application