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2026 Mini-Grant Opportunities Supporting Mental Health and Violence Prevention for Youth $100,000 in total funding is available through the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement, The Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement (MOWA) today announced the launch of two 2026 mini-grant opportunities totaling $100,000 to support community-based organizations working to strengthen mental health, prevent violence, and promote the well-being of Boston’s youth.
The Women and Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant and the Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) Prevention Mini-Grant are designed to invest in early-intervention, skill-building, and culturally responsive programming rooted in community expertise. “Investing in the well-being and safety of our young people is an investment in Boston’s future,” said Mariangely Solís Cervera , Chief of Equity and Inclusion.
“These grants reflect our City’s commitment to ensuring every young person—regardless of identity or background—has access to programs that strengthen mental health supports, promote connections and recognize the work of our community partners.
“Supporting the mental health and safety of women, girls, and young people requires collaboration, compassion, and strong community partnerships,” said Dana Alas , Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement.
“These grants are a direct response to what community organizations have shared with us: the need for more mental health resources, mentorship, and early-intervention programming that equips young people with the skills to build safe, healthy lives. We are proud to offer resources that help break down silos, promote innovation, and uplift the leaders already doing transformative work in our city.
” Women and Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant – $50,000 Available This grant supports programs that foster mental well-being among young women and girls. Eligible activities include social cohesion, youth mentorship, mental health education, and other evidence-based approaches that strengthen resilience and emotional wellness. Organizations may apply for up to $9,999 individually.
Collaborative applications—submitted by two partner organizations—may receive up to $20,000 in combined funding. Collaborative proposals will receive additional consideration to encourage innovative, cross-organizational approaches to mental health.
Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Mini-Grant – $50,000 Available Recognizing that boys and young men must be part of the solution to ending violence, this grant funds early-intervention programming focused on healthy relationship skills, emotional literacy, and evidence-based violence-prevention strategies. Organizations may apply for up to $9,999 .
All funded programs must be open to Boston residents regardless of identity. Application Launch: November 17, 2025 Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:00 p. m.
Review Period: January 2026 Award Notification: February 2026 Grant Period Ends: June 30, 2026 Applicants may apply to one or both opportunities.
Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or work with a fiscal sponsor Demonstrate sufficient staff, experience, and programmatic capacity Maintain equitable, culturally responsive outreach and service delivery Be in good financial standing and able to collect impact data Implement all activities by June 30, 2026 Collaborative applications (for the mental health grant) must include a lead applicant and a partner organization, each submitting an application requesting up to $9,999.
Applications for both grants must be submitted through the City’s grant portal no later than January 7, 2026, at 5 p. m. .
Women and Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Mini-Grant Detailed application instructions, required documents, and downloadable templates are available at each link above. Applicants should ensure their organization or fiscal sponsor has a valid Supplier/Vendor ID before award processing.
For questions about eligibility, timelines, or application requirements, contact Emily Nasiff at (617) 635-2525 or bostonwomen@boston. gov Last updated: December 2, 2025 Last updated: December 2, 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based organizations working to strengthen mental health and promote the well-being of Boston's youth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 available (part of $100,000 total funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Women and Girls Mental Health Mini-Grant is funded by Mayor's Office of Women's Advancement (Boston). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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