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Transformational Capital Grants is sponsored by Yawkey Foundation Ii. The Foundation provides support for significant and impactful capital projects such as new construction, substantial renovations, or major equipment purchases. These grants are intended for organizations with missions aligned with the Foundation’s Areas of Giving and require a board-approved strategic plan or capital project plan.
Geographic focus: Eastern Massachusetts (Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Middlesex, and Essex counties) and Georgetown County, South Carolina
Focus areas: Health Care, Education, Human Services, Youth and Amateur Athletics, Arts and Culture, Conservation and Wildlife
Official opportunity description and requirements excerpt:
Applicant Portal - Yawkey Foundation Advancing youth mental health: $2 million grant to McLean Hospital supports new child & adolescent campus Read More Youth & Amateur Athletics Areas Of Giving & Origin Stories Red Sox Integration Timeline Guidelines, Eligibility, and Key Dates Guidance for Initial Proposals Frequently Asked Questions Yawkey Foundation Announces $720,000 in 2025 Health Care Program & Small Capital Grants Yawkey Foundation Announces $535,000 in 2025 Arts & Culture Program & Small Capital Grants Round the Bend Farm Receives $1m for Greater Access to Healthy, Local Food to South Coast Communities Yawkey Foundation Announces $2.1 Million to Strengthen Safety Nets for Individuals & Families in Need Yawkey Foundation Provides $1 Million Grant to Launch Mass Eye and Ear Emergency Department Renovation Learn More About Our Application Process As of May 1, 2025, Yawkey Foundation has transitioned to a new Applicant Portal. Yawkey Foundation’s vendor, Blackbaud, will be retiring the previous legacy portal. The new Applicant Portal allows for one account to manage applications across all funders using the same portal, and we hope you will find it user-friendly. We recommend downloading any files you wish to keep from the retiring legacy portal. Should you experience any technical issues, please contact us at yawkey@yawkey.org . Program & Small Capital Grant Initial Proposals There are four submission periods for Initial Proposals for Program & Small Capital Grants divided between six Areas of Giving categories: Youth & Amateur Athletics (January 2, 2026 – January 23, 2026) Education (March 2, 2026 – March 20, 2026) Conservation & Wildlife (March 2, 2026 – March 20, 2026) Human Services (June 1, 2026 – June 19, 2026) Arts & Culture (September 1, 2026 – September 18, 2026) Health Care (September 1, 2026 – September 18, 2026) Submit Education Initial Proposal Submit Conservation and wildlife Initial Proposal Strategic Investment Grant Initial Proposals There are two submission periods for Initial Proposals for Strategic Investment Grants, applicable to all Yawkey Foundation Area of Giving categories: January 2 – January 23, 2026 Submit Strategic Investment Initial Proposal Transformational Capital Grant Initial Proposals Initial Proposals for Transformational Capital Grant funding are open on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year for all nonprofits with missions aligned to any of the Yawkey Foundation’s Areas of Giving categories . Submit Transformational Capital Initial Proposal © 2026 Yawkey Foundation Website by Darby Digital 100 Lowder Brook Drive, Suite 2800
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Up to $5,000,000; eligibility guidance 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (fiscal sponsors acceptable) that provide direct services in Eastern Massachusetts or Georgetown County, South Carolina. Nonprofits must complete an online eligibility quiz on the Foundation's website before submitting an Initial Proposal.
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
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Applicant Portal - Yawkey Foundation Advancing youth mental health: $2 million grant to McLean Hospital supports new child & adolescent campus Read More Youth & Amateur Athletics Areas Of Giving & Origin Stories Red Sox Integration Timeline Guidelines, Eligibility, and Key Dates Guidance for Initial Proposals Frequently Asked Questions Yawkey Foundation Announces $720,000 in 2025 Health Care Program & Small Capital Grants Yawkey Foundation Announces $535,000 in 2025 Arts & Culture Program & Small Capital Grants Round the Bend Farm Receives $1m for Greater Access to Healthy, Local Food to South Coast Communities Yawkey Foundation Announces $2.
1 Million to Strengthen Safety Nets for Individuals & Families in Need Yawkey Foundation Provides $1 Million Grant to Launch Mass Eye and Ear Emergency Department Renovation Learn More About Our Application Process As of May 1, 2025, Yawkey Foundation has transitioned to a new Applicant Portal. Yawkey Foundation’s vendor, Blackbaud, will be retiring the previous legacy portal.
The new Applicant Portal allows for one account to manage applications across all funders using the same portal, and we hope you will find it user-friendly. We recommend downloading any files you wish to keep from the retiring legacy portal. Should you experience any technical issues, please contact us at yawkey@yawkey.
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Program & Small Capital Grant Initial Proposals There are four submission periods for Initial Proposals for Program & Small Capital Grants divided between six Areas of Giving categories: Youth & Amateur Athletics (January 2, 2026 – January 23, 2026) Education (March 2, 2026 – March 20, 2026) Conservation & Wildlife (March 2, 2026 – March 20, 2026) Human Services (June 1, 2026 – June 19, 2026) Arts & Culture (September 1, 2026 – September 18, 2026) Health Care (September 1, 2026 – September 18, 2026) Submit Education Initial Proposal Submit Conservation and wildlife Initial Proposal Strategic Investment Grant Initial Proposals There are two submission periods for Initial Proposals for Strategic Investment Grants, applicable to all Yawkey Foundation Area of Giving categories: January 2 – January 23, 2026 Submit Strategic Investment Initial Proposal Transformational Capital Grant Initial Proposals Initial Proposals for Transformational Capital Grant funding are open on a rolling basis throughout the calendar year for all nonprofits with missions aligned to any of the Yawkey Foundation’s Areas of Giving categories .
Submit Transformational Capital Initial Proposal © 2026 Yawkey Foundation Website by Darby Digital 100 Lowder Brook Drive, Suite 2800
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (fiscal sponsors acceptable) that provide direct services in Eastern Massachusetts or Georgetown County, South Carolina. Nonprofits must complete an online eligibility quiz on the Foundation's website before submitting an Initial Proposal. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $5,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
