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Find similar grantsThe Catalyst Fund is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. The Catalyst Fund provides one-year, non-renewable grants to help community-based and grassroots organizations strengthen their capacity to expand access to health and health care in Massachusetts for those who are economically, racially, culturally, or socially marginalized.
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Catalyst Fund | Welcome to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Status: Currently Accepting Applications Grant Period: 2025 The Catalyst Fund provides one-time non-renewable grants up to $7,500 for a twelve-month period to help community-based organizations strengthen their capacity to expand access to health and health care in Massachusetts.
The Catalyst Fund is intended to help organizations pay for activities that can strengthen their infrastructure, build capacity, or plan for the future, and as its name implies, help spark innovation. These small one-time, fast-turnaround grants can make a lasting and outsized impact on organizations and the communities they serve.
The Catalyst Fund is made possible entirely with donations from employees of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Please review the program guidelines and FAQ document before applying. (Guidelines updated November 2025.)
The Catalyst Fund grants do not fund ongoing programmatic expenses or general operating costs – including salaries. The Catalyst Fund accepts applications throughout the year. February 5 th , May 5 th , September 8 th and November 5 th .
Applicants will hear no later than one month after the deadline for which they apply. For a list of recent grant recipients, click on Recent Awards above. Catalyst Fund Guidelines 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based and grassroots organizations that are tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, serving those in Massachusetts who are economically, racially, culturally, or socially marginalized. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The Catalyst Fund is funded by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.
Innovation Grant is a grant from the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations pursuing unique, high-impact projects that improve health and wellness in Arizona communities. This two-year award supports original initiatives with measurable real-world impact, including programs serving underserved and uninsured populations through oral health education, disease prevention, and nutritional access. Projects must demonstrate the potential to make a meaningful difference in the community and stand apart from conventional approaches. Eligible applicants are Arizona-based nonprofit organizations. Awards total $100,000 per recipient over two years. The 2026 application cycle closed October 16, 2025, with recipients notified in late 2025 and funding made available shortly after.
The Cummings Foundation's flagship program will award $35 million to roughly 150 eastern-Massachusetts nonprofits in 2027, up from $30 million — and nearly all of it now flows as unrestricted general operating support. Letters of Inquiry opened July 15 and close September 16, 2026. Here is who qualifies, how the multi-year and 10-year tracks work, and how to write an LOI that survives the first cut.
Read articleCummings Foundation grew its annual local program from $30 million to $35 million for 2026 awards, but the dollar increase is the smaller story. Nearly every grant now flows as unrestricted general operating support — the funding nonprofits ask for most and receive least. For eligible Massachusetts organizations, the 2027 cycle opens July 15 with a September 16 letter-of-inquiry deadline. Here is who qualifies, why the shift to operating support changes the calculus, and how a small nonprofit should approach a program that hands out 150 grants a year, most of them chosen by community volunteers.
Read articleThe Cummings Foundation lifted its flagship local grant program from $30M to $35M for 2026, citing government funding cuts and rising costs, while shifting nearly all of its 150 grants to unrestricted general operating support. Here is who qualifies, how the July-to-January application cycle works, and how a Massachusetts nonprofit should build a competitive letter of inquiry.
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