These foundations have a track record of funding health work in Massachusetts, based on IRS 990 grant data. Use the list below to find funders aligned with your mission, then sign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits each one.
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Socio-economic factorsHousingBuilt environment+6 more
Who can apply: Nonprofits and public entities may apply for one program. Proposed programs must benefit residents in the Southcoast Health and/or United Way of Greater New Bedford service areas in Southeastern Massachusetts and align with at least one priority in the South Coast Health Alliance 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment. One application per organization generally applies, although limited exceptions may be considered. Collaborative applications are welcome and must identify a lead applicant or fiscal agent. Applicants may request up to one year of funding. Capital campaigns, building projects, and major equipment purchases are not eligible.
Who can apply: Priority is given to requests that create pathways to opportunities, such as art education or employment, especially for people with limited access to artistic experiences; preference for projects serving under-resourced communities and/or people with disabilities and for requests that address multiple focus areas.
Health Care Costs & QualityHealth Care ConsolidationArtificial Intelligence+3 more
Who can apply: Journalists from national and local print, digital, trade, and broadcast news organizations, including nonprofit and for-profit news organizations, as well as freelancers, are welcome to apply.
Education and youth programsHealth and human servicesGeneral community+1 more
Who can apply: Applicants must demonstrate 501(c)(3) status and relevance to the Foundation's areas of giving. Awards are generally limited to use in Melrose and surrounding communities. Political organizations or candidates, activities for religious purposes, individual endeavors, scholarships, and individuals fundraising on behalf of organizations are not eligible.
Equity for women and girlsEducationEconomic security+2 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofit organizations located in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Funded programs must relate to AAUW's mission of advancing equity for women and girls, and more than half of the program's clients must be women or girls. Grants support specific programs, not general organizational funding. Recipients must publicly acknowledge AAUW State College support and submit a program update six months after receiving funds and when applying again.
Oral health policy and advocacyCommunity capacity and voiceHealth equity+6 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in good standing with the IRS, government agencies, or tax-exempt educational or research institutions based in one of the 50 U.S. states or Washington, DC. Funded activities must occur within the 50 states or Washington, DC. Organizations must demonstrate experience in, or willingness to begin, policy or systems-change work at the local, state, or national level; have a track record of applying a health or racial equity lens; and be committed to deepening expertise in the social determinants of oral health. Proposals should be led by, or strongly informed through trusted relationships with, communities historically affected by oral health inequities.
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