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Find similar grantsSummer Fund Grantmaking Initiatives is sponsored by Philanthropy MA. Supports Massachusetts nonprofits through general operating grants and mental health programs for summer camps.
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Summer Fund Initiatives | Philanthropy MA Summer Fund Grantmaking Initiatives General Operating Grants comprise the largest proportion of the Summer Fund's grantmaking portfolio. This initiative helps smaller, newer nonprofits fund day-to-day operations and expenses including staffing, field trips, transportation, and supplies. Approximately $635,000 was granted to 64 partner organizations through General Operating Grants in 2025.
Mental Health Grant Program The Mental Health Grant Program reflects a direct response to the needs of nonprofits. Established amidst a youth mental health crisis brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Mental Health Grants fund on-site clinical staff, mental health-focused training and curriculum development, and resources to support staff well-being.
Approximately $149,000 was granted to 26 partner organizations through the Mental Health Grant Program in 2025. Through the Camp Opportunities Fund, shelters and camps are allocated vouchers to subsidize camp fees for youth experiencing homelessness. If your program has connections to or is looking to establish connections with these high-need youth, applying for Camp Opportunities Fund slots can help.
Approximately $270,000 was granted to 23 partner organizations through the Camp Opportunities Fund in 2025. "The teens served as youth counselors, mentors and coaches for our young program participants. Without their help, we could not have had such a successful summer.
In addition to teen staff, summer funding allowed us to hire a new Summer Drop-in Program Supervisor to assist the Program Director with oversight of the two summer programs. With a strong staff and adequate supervision, we were able to provide organized sports activities, water games, academic enrichment and fun field trips for our summer programs.
Summer Fund Partner , Grant Report Impact of General Operating Grant use of Mental Health Grant funds supported the salary of our Youth Support Coordinator, the first full-time position we’ve had dedicated to youth support since 2019. It was critical for us to bring that position back as a full-time role, given the levels of youth mental health challenge and burnout that we’re seeing in the fourth year since Covid hit.
Impact of Mental Health Grant Be sure to make sure your program is a fit with our eligibility criteria and requirements, which can be found at the link below. If you have further questions, do not hesitate to get in touch. 133 Federal Street, Suite 802
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits in Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Summer Fund Grantmaking Initiatives is funded by Philanthropy MA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Summer Fund Mental Health Grant Program is a grant from the Summer Fund, operated by Philanthropy Massachusetts, that supports summer camps and enrichment programs serving underserved youth throughout Greater Boston. Founded in 1971, the Summer Fund has provided more than $40 million in resources through General Operating Grants, the Mental Health Grant Program, and the Homeless Campership Fund. In 2023, the fund awarded over $1.1 million benefiting more than 12,000 youth at dozens of sites across Greater Boston. Grant funding helps organizations expand programming, add field trips, and extend camp seasons. Eligible applicants are youth-serving nonprofits operating summer camps or enrichment programs for underserved youth in Greater Boston.
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