The John W. Alden Trust Grant is a grant from the John W. Alden Trust that funds capital projects at independent colleges, universities, and secondary schools in New England and nearby states, as well as YMCAs and educationally-related organizations in the Worcester, Massachusetts area. For colleges and universities, the program supports capital improvements that directly impact the quality of undergraduate academic offerings, including construction or renovation of classrooms, libraries, laboratories, auditoriums, and academic buildings, as well as equipment and furnishings for academic settings. Eligible applicants include independent colleges and universities in New England, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey with specific enrollment criteria; vocational and independent secondary schools in the Worcester area; and YMCAs in Massachusetts. Awards typically range from $7,500 to $50,000, with first-time college applicants eligible for up to $100,000. Applications are due quarterly, with the May 11, 2026 cycle currently open.

General Grants is a grant from the Cogswell Benevolent Trust that funds a wide range of charitable projects serving communities primarily within New Hampshire. The trust supports 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and public agencies pursuing one-time or project-based work rather than ongoing operating expenses or endowments. Eligible projects span health, social services, education, and community welfare, with grant awards typically ranging from $5,000 to $25,000. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry with an itemized budget, audited financials or 990-PF, and IRS exemption documentation. There are no application deadlines — trustees meet monthly and accept proposals at any time. The trust generally does not fund the same organization in consecutive years.

Davis Family Foundation Grants is sponsored by Davis Family Foundation. The foundation provides one-year grants to support educational, medical, and cultural/arts organizations. In education, it prioritizes systemic change and improved academic outcomes. In medical care, it supports programs that increase effectiveness or decrease costs. In arts and culture, it supports organizations that promote music, theater, drama, history, literature, and the arts. Geographic focus: Southern Maine (priority), other parts of Maine, and rarely other parts of New England Focus areas: Education, Medical/Health, Cultural/Arts

1772 Foundation – African American Experience Grants is a grant from The 1772 Foundation that funds projects dedicated to preserving and telling the stories of African American history, with an emphasis on lesser-known narratives and work that falls outside traditional historic preservation scopes. These grants are part of the Foundation's 2025–2026 Grantmaking Plan, which has a total grant budget of nearly $4 million and focuses on inclusive, community-driven preservation. The grants are awarded by invitation only and support projects that address systemic racial injustices linked to the foundation's historical connections to slavery. Community engagement and environmental sustainability are key priorities.