Grants for Community Needs in Barnstable County
GrantID: 16075
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This grant opportunity supports nonprofit organizations working within coastal communities in a Massachusetts region. Funding is available to registered charitable organizations, community groups with an appropriate fiscal sponsor, and certain public entities such as schools or municipal departments when the proposed work aligns with community benefit. Eligibility generally focuses on organizations that serve residents within this coastal county and demonstrate a clear commitment to improving quality of life in the area.
The grant program offers several funding tracks that vary by organizational size, community focus, and project type. Smaller or emerging nonprofits may access awards typically ranging from about $5,000 to $10,000, which may be used for program expansion, operational support, or early-stage capacity building. More established organizations may qualify for larger awards, often between $15,000 and $25,000, intended for strategic initiatives such as organizational development, staff training, long-term planning, evaluation systems, or strengthening overall service delivery. Some funding streams also support town-specific community initiatives to meet localized needs.
Funds may be used to support a broad range of work within the region, including programs addressing health and human services, education, community development, arts and culture, and environmental stewardship. The intent is to help nonprofits address evolving community challenges, strengthen their infrastructure, and enhance services for residents. Grant resources may support general operating expenses or specific programs, depending on the track, though they generally cannot be used for debt reduction, retroactive expenses, capital campaigns, or memorial projects.
Overall, this opportunity offers flexible financial support to nonprofits across the region, providing both modest and mid-sized awards that help organizations deepen their impact, respond to community priorities, and build sustainable operations that benefit the coastal communities they serve.
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