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Find similar grantsSummer Fund is sponsored by Philanthropy Massachusetts (The Summer Fund). Supports summer programs that primarily serve youth (6-18 years old) from Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Chelsea.
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Summer Fund | Philanthropy MA Founded in 1971, the Summer Fund is a donor collaborative that supports summer camps and enrichment programs for underserved youth throughout Greater Boston. The Summer Fund is operated and staffed by Philanthropy Massachusetts. Since 1971, The Summer Fund has provided more than $40 million in resources to build, sustain and strengthen a quality summer program network.
In 2023, The Summer Fund gave over $1,100,000 through its three grantmaking initiatives: General Operating Grants, the Mental Health Grant Program, and the Homeless Campership Fund. More than 12,000 youth at dozens of sites in Greater Boston benefitted from Summer Fund resources in 2023. "Thanks to the Summer Fund's grant, we expanded the number and type of field trips offered and filled all available slots for weekly field trips."
Grantmaking Initiatives Eligibility Criteria Forms (Notice of Intent, Application, and Report) Donors Staff Advisory Committee "One of the main successes we had this year was the ability to host a four-week camp. Usually, our camp is two weeks long, but this year, with the support of the Summer Fund and other funding we were able to make this experience available to students for a longer period of time." 133 Federal Street, Suite 802
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: IRS 501(c)(3) private nonprofit agencies serving as fiscal sponsors for camps, meeting Massachusetts Department of Public Health requirements (or equivalent state requirements if out-of-state), and primarily serving you…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $7,500 per site for first-year recipients; up to $40,000 per site for current grantees (not more than 25% of camp/program operating budget, 30% for multi-site programs). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Summer Fund is funded by Philanthropy Massachusetts (The Summer Fund). 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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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
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