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Guidelines & Eligibility - Yawkey Foundation At this time, the Yawkey Foundation’s primary geographic focus areas are Eastern Massachusetts and Georgetown County, South Carolina.
For the purposes of Yawkey Foundation’s grantmaking, the Eastern Massachusetts region encompasses nonprofits providing direct programs and services in cities and towns within the following counties: Suffolk, Norfolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Middlesex and Essex.
Nonprofit organizations seeking to be considered for Yawkey Foundation funding will be required to complete an online Eligibility Quiz and upon completion, may submit an Initial Proposal for a specific Type of Grant . Please note that nonprofits may submit only one Initial Proposal to the Yawkey Foundation in the course of a calendar year, irrespective of the Type of Grant being requested for consideration.
Organizations that are not 501(c)(3) public charities, including private operating foundations and 509(a)(3) Type III non-functionally integrated organizations Public entities (e.g., school districts, charter/public schools, libraries, government agencies) and nonprofits/quasi-public nonprofits whose core programming relies on access to or partnership with these entities Funding for specific staff positions, stipends, consultants, or recruitment efforts Emergency response efforts, events, conferences, sponsorships, advertisements, films, travel, or individual benefit requests Intermediaries, pass-through organizations, funder collaboratives, private foundations, or general endowments Sectarian activities of faith-based organizations Athletic and sports programs not primarily focused on baseball or softball Early education, preschool, or elementary school programs Organizations whose direct services primarily benefit individuals or communities outside the United States The Yawkey Foundation reviews Initial Proposals for three Types of Grants through a highly competitive two-step process.
Organizations that have not been previously funded by the Foundations in recent years are encouraged to submit Initial Proposals for Program & Small Capital Grants to familiarize the Foundation with its work before submitting an Initial Proposal for Strategic Investment or Transformational Capital.
Program & Small Capital Grant Initial Proposals 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 Human Services 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, 2026 – January 23, 2026 June 1, 2026 – June 19, 2026 Transformational Capital Grant Initial Proposals Guidance for Initial Proposals Frequently Asked Questions
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Eastern Massachusetts and Georgetown County, South Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
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