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The Chickering Foundation Grants is a grant program from The Chickering Foundation that funds nonprofit organizations whose work reflects the mission of Hannah B. Chickering, a 19th-century prison reformer from Dedham, Massachusetts.
Grants primarily support nonprofits serving women, children, and families affected by or at risk of incarceration, with a focus on community-based resources within approximately 25 miles of Dedham, Massachusetts. Eligible organizations must have annual operating budgets below approximately $3 to $5 million and rely primarily on private funding.
Recent grant amounts have generally ranged from $5,000 to $24,000, awarded annually with potential for renewal. Organizations promoting a particular religion or discriminating based on protected characteristics are not eligible. Agencies may receive funding for a maximum of ten years.
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Grant Criteria & Application | Chickering Foundation Grant Criteria & Application Thank you for your interest in applying for a grant from The Chickering Foundation. The application period for 2025 has now closed. Please check back in early 2026 for next year's grant application.
The Chickering Foundation supports nonprofit agencies whose work reflects and promotes the mission of Hannah B. Chickering. Primarily serve women, children, and families affected by or at risk of incarceration.
Are dependent on private funding and reflect the size of our foundation in their scope and size (annual operating budgets below approximately $3 to 5 million). During recent years, the size of grants has generally ranged from $5,000 to $24,000. Provide community-based resources for women and children within an approximately 25-mile radius of Dedham, Massachusetts, home of Hannah Chickering.
Build relationships with individuals in order to bridge gaps left by government services, enabling women and children to have a higher quality of life. Develop relationships within the community in order to foster a long-term web of support through activities that may include jobs, housing, and life skills. The slate of agencies now receiving funding may not in all instances reflect the current priorities.
Agencies that are approved for funding will be assigned a Chickering Foundation liaison. Grants are given for one year and will undergo an annual review for renewal. Chickering will not fund agencies that discriminate based on race, ethnicity, national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age, or that promote a particular religion.
We ordinarily fund agencies for no more than ten years. Formerly funded agencies may reapply for Chickering funding after a two-year hiatus.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Agencies that serve women, children, and families affected by or at risk of incarceration, particularly those that empower women and children in crisis in Massachusetts. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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