These foundations have a track record of funding housing 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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Live programs funding housing in Massachusetts that your nonprofit can apply to now.
Open nowCloses in 5 days (Aug 17, 2026)Award: $5K – $250K
economic mobilityfood securityhousing access+8 more
Who can apply: Applicants must be a registered 501(c)(3) public charity, ideally have an annual operating budget between $500K and $3M, primarily serve constituents in Greater Boston, focus on economic mobility through food security, housing, education, or workforce development, be ready to scale impact and improve sustainability, have a leadership team open to collaboration and change, and commit to a yearlong intensive engagement with SVP Boston. Government agencies, public schools, organizations promoting religion or religious ideology, and organizations that discriminate against people of color, immigrants, or LGBTQIA+ individuals are not eligible.
Who can apply: Organization must operate and/or serve clients in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, or Kentucky. Housing and shelter requests are considered from nonprofits serving the Southeast.
Access to Food, Housing, and Economic OpportunityChild and Youth Development and EducationCivil and Human Rights Advocacy and Support+4 more
Who can apply: Nonprofit grassroots organizations based in eastern Massachusetts with operating budgets under $350,000 and IRS 501(c)(3) status, or a documented fiscal agent with 501(c)(3) status. Organizations outside Eastern Massachusetts are not eligible. Applicants must attend an online informational session before applying.
Education and youth programsHealth and human servicesGeneral community (arts, history, homelessness, disabilities, abuse, training, food pantries)+1 more
Who can apply: Typically awards grants only to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. The foundation does not typically award grants to individuals fundraising on behalf of other organizations. Event-related requests are only considered if the event occurs at least 30 days after board approval.
supportive housingaccessibility improvementsdisability access+2 more
Who can apply: Must be a licensed free or community clinic, FQHC, public agency, or tax-exempt 501(c)(3) entity providing interim housing services; meet LAHSA definition of interim housing provider; operate and primarily serve clients in Los Angeles County; be a provider to Medi-Cal or uninsured clients; must demonstrate property ownership or submit an Owner Participation Agreement signed by the property owner. Applicants may request up to $100,000 (projects > $100,000 may be considered if requested amount does not exceed $100,000). Funds must be used for accessibility-related construction projects consistent with listed Accessibility Improvement Categories or 2010 ADA Standards with the relevant citation.
Who can apply: Applicants must be an IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit based in the United States. Funding is generally limited to small and mid-sized nonprofits. Organizations with annual revenue over $5 million or assets over $10 million are typically ineligible unless they have a longstanding funding relationship with Quest for the Best. One grant award per year. All grants require a 1:1 match of committed resources and grants are limited to a maximum of 50% of the total eligible project cost.
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